July 2021 – Our Travels

Weekend at the “Tipsy H”

July 25, 2021January 29, 2022ssolsen12Leave a comment

Friends that live in Georgia, put us up for the weekend at their beautiful house and backyard.

Thank you, Matt and Betsy, for having us. Always a great time!

We can’t get Todd out of there. Do you blame him?

Outing to Port Royal to find Traveling Buoy Park

July 15, 2021February 1, 2022ssolsen12Leave a comment

Per the plaque: “On or about April 20, 1970, this buoy broke from its mooring in Port Royal Sound and traveled 6,000 miles to Scotland. One year and one day later, it was observed off the coast of Scotland and towed by a British ship to port. This buoy was returned to Charleston in late 1973 at a cost of £39 sterling ($92.06 or 1.5¢ per mile). The buoy was returned to Port Royal by the Port Royal Clay Company. In June 1992, the buoy was placed in the Fraternal Order of Police Memorial Park on London Avenue, where its light is kept burning in commemoration of all fallen police officers in the United States.“

Docked the dinghy way down there by the little cruise ship,…

Summer evenings on the bow

July 11, 2021January 29, 2022ssolsen12Leave a comment

Tate, look! Success! The kite is in the air…briefly.

Speaking of panoramic views, the deck box makes a great perch for watching the sun go down while taking advantage of the shade provided by the pilothouse. And the sunset is so worth it!

Independence Day!

July 4, 2021January 29, 2022ssolsen12Leave a comment

With Louis & Lisa waiting for sunset before we take the dinghy to Port Royal to see the fireworks

There were many, many boats hovering near Port Royal for the fireworks. Almost an hour after the scheduled start time, they had still not begun, so we opted to return to the SaltyMare. Naturally, on the way back, the fireworks began in the distance, behind us. Still pretty. Happy Independence Day!