Back on the Road Again . . . . .

We were happy to get underway today, but sad to say goodbye to our good friends the McDowell's.  We knew Geoff and Sharon in St. John and have spent a happy few days hangin' with them while we outfitted and worked on the boat.  They have been amazing and helped in more ways than we can name, including transferring our title and keys to the new owner of our car. (Thanks guys!) They have just been the best!!! Can't wait for them to visit St. John so we can show them the same hospitality!

We got a pretty early start this morning.  Our fellow cruisers Brian and Ruthann snapped these shots of us heading out.  They were super nice, helping us get off the dock.  They happened to have a second set of anchorage guides for the Intercoastal Waterway that they gave us which will be especially helpful since we weren't thrilled with the current set we have.  Brian, Ruthann and Midnight may be down in our neck of the woods in the spring.  They are planning a world cruise over the next couple of years.

Heading down the Pamlico River to the Intercoastal Waterway

It's a bit chilly.  Can't wait till we get to warmer weather!