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Seems like everywhere we have cruised there are memorable experiences. One stretch that has been consistently enjoyable is North Carolina. From the bottom of Virginia to the Outer and Inner Banks we have enjoyed the areas visited. So many historic towns and villages with interesting culture, hospitality and plentiful fish to eat and add to that, good marinas and vast waterways like Albemarle Sound, Pamlico Sound, the Pungo and Neuse Rivers and you have a completeness rarely found. Sounds like a bed of roses, well it is not. There is a price to pay for the pot of gold. It is called weather. Yes, how could being all that, not come with a price. The waterways in that part of the eastern seaboard can be some of the most challenging for mariners. Raging seas are not uncommon and it is imperative to plan well for comfort and safety. Fog, chop, huge swells can definitely ruin your day. Fortunately, our due diligence helped us to avoid most of but not all of the perils described. If stink happens, the only thing you can do is deal with it and at times we did. It is all part of the adventure and journey. Several recommendations for areas that would be enjoyable places to visit in that area are Manteo on Roanoke Island in the Outer Banks, Oriental and Beaufort, NC. We could probably list another dozen but those three would satisfy mariners as well as land lubbers. Sometimes you just want to go to an interesting place and chill. Well these towns fit the chill factor bill. We do not know about you, but we thrive on chilling out. No, we are far from lazy people and if you like walking, biking, exploring, kayaking historic sites then that is our definition of chill. If party hardy is what melts your butter, find someplace else to go. So, what is next for us? We are trying to get set on a winter destination where we can "chill", be warm, relatively Covid safe and have some pleasant cruising locations. Our first choice would have been the Bahamas but that will have to wait until a vaccine is available and so will Florida. We are thinking S Carolina might be our best bet for now. We live by the rule that everything and every option does not suit everyone. How are you applying your options as it relates to your lifestyle in the crazy world of 2020?
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