Day 191 - April 22, 2013: Oriental, NC

Because of the high winds and rain, our plan had us anchoring overnight in the Adam's Creek Canal before entering the Neuse River and Pamlico Sound. When we turned up Adam's Creek, we had a strong tidal current and winds on the bow, and it was slow going. This area is desolate, and the few boats we saw were either commercial trawlers or fast-running sports fishers.

Commercial fisher

Fast sport fisher

As it turned out, Anne's friend Kathy and her husband Max were here from California to see their son play baseball at Duke University. In a break between games, they were out sightseeing, called us, and said they would be able to meet us later today in Oriental. So we modified our plan, passed up the anchorage, and crossed the Neuse River. With winds of 20 - 30 mph, gusts to 35 mph and rolling waves, it was a wet ride. The spray showered the windows and flew over the pilot house. This reminded us of some of our trips on Lake Michigan.

High waves and winds crossing the Neus River

We arrived safely, docked at the Oriental Marina in the rain, and soon Kathy and Max arrived. We spent some time catching up and then enjoyed dinner at the Toucan Grill.

Anne and Kathy