After twenty three hours of travel from door to door, which included 18 hours of driving in the rain (no picnic there), and not the best of sleep for anyone trying (except for Violet, who got her forty winks), we realized our first trip goal and pulled into Charleston, South Carolina.
Andy and I lived here a lifetime ago, and hold it fondly in our hearts, so we were really excited to introduce the girls to the city. After a shower and a rest at our hotel, we toured the town, including a stroll on the docks at City Marina, our old home (on a boat we worked on). A visit to the market, food breaks and plenty of reminiscing went on.
We then met up with a dear friend and her kids for dinner (our kids had never met as non-babies!), and clicked instantly back into comfort, as you do with friends whose relationship distance is ever only geographical.
Lily’s dinner experience was much more ‘nap’ than ‘food’, but it gave V a chance to work on sketches. (This one is a picture showing Violet carrying Lily back to the car in her current snoozy state.)
Today we’ll visit more friends, tour the lowcountry a bit more, and continue resting up for tomorrow’s arrival at the boat. Stay tuned!
Looking forward to following you along. Your travels have become one of my winter highlights. Have a joyous adventure, be well and be safe. Love, Helen B.
Thanks Helen, that’s so sweet. And hopefully we’ll see you this summer- it’s been too long!
xoxo
Salvios’ mid January start to your “life on the water” is wonderful for all of you plus everyone privileged to read your journal.
Our Sabre “Panache” waits on the hard for us while enduring Somesville’s frigid temps, high winds and a total absence of sailboats on the waters of MDI until mid May. So I thank you Susan, Andy, Lily and Violet for embarking on your annual “life aboard Chickadee adventure”. The sailors amongst us can look forward to all the joys of wind, waves, sounds, sun, porpoises, eagles passing by overhead and the stunning views of our island vicariously through the adventures of Salvio.
Fair winds,
Frank
Frigid temps indeed! It’s a chilly 34 here in North Florida, and we’re hearing of bitter cold at home. We’ll throw some sunshine and warmth your way!
xoxo