Charbonneau lies at
anchor at the mouth just north of Belhaven, North Carolina. We're
finally on our way north after too many repairs and delays.
(6/22/03)
We never really
enjoy 'digging the ditch' (motoring up the ICW), but this particular
morning brought some beautiful colors. (6/23/03)
Bailey shares a
kiss with Janet on a sunrise cruise up the Pasquotank River. (6/24/03)
The air was so
still that the waters of the Pasquotank River reflected like a perfect
mirror. (6/24/03)
Charbonneau
plows through water the color of coffee on our way to the Dismal Swamp
Canal (6/24/03)
Exiting the
Chesapeake Bay on a hazy afternoon, bound for Sandy Hook, NJ -- a two-day
offshore sail. (6/27/03)
Sunset on our
second day offshore was spectacular. (6/28/03)
Fog complicated
our passage from Sandy Hook to New York City. The West Bank Light
(seen with its light shrouded by fog) helped guide our way. (6/30/03)
The lighthouse
in the previous picture was a welcome sight. This HUGE tanker coming
at us was not. (6/30/03)
For one brief
moment, the fog lifted to show off the remains of Fort Wadsworth on
Staten Island. (6/30/03)
Even in the fog,
Lady Liberty is still my (Blaine) favorite landmark, offering a warm
welcome and a symbol of freedom to arriving boats. (6/30/03)
The best deal in
New York City is a mooring ball at the 79th Street Boat Basin. They
increased their priced to $25 per night, but where else can you stay in
NYC for that price.. (7/1/03)
Max and Bailey
enjoy the dog runs in Riverside Park, adjacent to the 79th Street Boat
Basin. (7/6/03)
The dog run even
has a small pool to help the dogs cool off. (7/6/03)
The security for
crowds on the Fourth of July remind us that it's no longer the safe world
we remember. (7/4/03)
