We left Beaufort, SC, on November 13 for a four-hour cruise to Bull Creek (near Daufuskie), the lovely spot where we spent our very first night at anchor way back in October last year. It was as peaceful and beautiful as we remembered. So much so, that this year we decided to relax and stay awhile – four nights, in fact.
Another benefit to Bull Creek? The view of the sunrise is equally as amazing as that of the sunset. Stunning vista from east to west!
After oohing and aahing at the sunrise, it was time to settle down with a cup of coffee (or tea) for the rest of the morning show put on by the dolphins and birds. Apparently, the fishing is great on Bull Creek! A variety of birds would follow around after the hunting dolphins.
Did you spot the snippet of a dolphin in each of the above photos? Capturing them is tricky, since they don’t exactly announce when they’re coming to the surface. Ha! They were so abundant in the creek though, that with patience, we even got a few on video:
What a difference a year makes. Last year on Bull Creek, we had to close up the boat to keep the no-see-ums out. This year those blood-sucking pests apparently, and thankfully, froze their tiny wings off. 🙂 We awoke to a bug-free but chilly 41 degrees and had to install the rear enclosure for warmth. (Dolphins don’t appear to care – water still in the 60’s.)
The next morning, while enjoying coffee-time on the now warmer aft deck, we looked up to a strange site across the marsh grass.
Honey, is that a… truck?? 
Why, yes. Yes, it is. At least a couple of ’em!
It’s the calmness here that is so intoxicating; beauty all around and just the sounds of the natural world. Seems like time is standing still. Oh well, let’s get the noisy dinghy down and explore! Maybe figure out where that big barge came from?
Our brisk sunny trek “up the creek” revealed more low country beauty, a couple of secluded homes, and a dock or two, but where that big barge came from is still a mystery.
While we were out on the dinghy, we figured we would be typical cruisers, i.e., friendly, and go introduce ourselves to the couple on Ola, the cat that had been anchored nearby for several days. Steve and Karen are a very welcoming couple, currently planning for and working toward a grand adventure to cross the Atlantic next year!
(the comradery was much better than the photo)
Safe travels, Steve and Karen. Enjoy the Journey!
…then we weighed anchor and bade farewell to Bull Creek. After all, if we’re going to make it to our reservation in Florida, we do have to get moving.
I’m sure we will visit Bull Creek again in the future, but this year’s next stop is Isle of Hope Marina in Savannah, GA.
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