River Dunes, North Carolina

Yesterday we traveled about 10 hours from  Swansboro to River Dunes. Our original plan had been to go to Whittaker Point Marina, where Dharma is from, and spend a night there before saying goodbye tomorrow. However, since Beryl has decided to sweep near us, we needed to find a very protected, fairly deep marina. 10 miles up the river was River Dunes. Chris and Courtney had stayed here twice before to hide from hurricanes, so we feel quite confident that we'll be safe here. The rain just started and is fairly heavy already. Perfect timing to put off my run!

This marina is beautiful. It is a housing development with a marina. The houses are very large and grounds very manicured. Unfortunately many many lots have not sold, which is why they take in transients such as ourselves. The club house is grand, full of antiques, with a restaurant in the top floor, library, TV room, pool table, games, downstairs. I think we'll find plenty to do today in the rain.

John and Chris just borrowed the marina's courteousy car to go and fetch Chris's car. Later we'll go to the grocery store for some supplies.

We are here with Dharma, Makana, and Chere just caught up with us yesterday. The kids ofcourse are having a great time. They've borrowed the marinas bikes, swam in the pool, and played wii in the clubhouse.

Our loose plan in to get to Tuckeho Anchorage and then Coinjock Marina by Friday.  From Coinjock its about 50 miles to Norfolk, VA, and the end of the ICW for us.

Drinks by the pool