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5/21-2010 Elizabeth City

5/20/2010-5/21/2010-Elizabeth City

Arrived to Elizabeth City around 3:00 pm. Sam the "Dock Ambassador" waved us into a nice wide "FREE" slip at the downtown wharf. There's no electric or water there, but is free and if five new boaters pull in, then the city throws a wine and cheese party at the dock. It is small town Americana and everyone is friendly and glad you came. I enjoyed sitting on the back porch and doing anything. I enjoyed the "Free" maritime museum, shops and restaurants in this historic part of the town. The ex-mayor spoke to us at the wine reception. He told all of the boaters of the history of the town and how it used to be called, "Shingle" town due to the fact that ships used to come in and load up with shingles cut out of the forestry and swamplands to take up north for construction. This is a "MUST" stop for anyone on the loop. Enjoyed dinner with Lynne and Dick at Thumpers and nice to meet such a nice couple with such great info. about the loop. I have posted tons of pictures. ENJOY!

5/19/2010- Crossing The Albermarle Sound

5/19/2010- Crossing the Albermarle Sound, North Carolina

We left Miss Wanda's around lunch and headed across the Albermarles Sound to Elizabeth City. We only traveled 4 hours on this day. The main event of the day was to cross the sound safely. It is a large sound and the winds can pick up quickly. The day was beautiful and crossing was great fun. We saw lots of Coast Guard helicopters and very little chop on the water. Passed a sailboat "Whimsy" and took some funny pictures. Arrived to Elizabeth City around 3:00

5/17/2010, 5/18/2010

After leaving Dowry Creek off of the Pamlico - we went down Alligator River. We stopped at the end of the river at Miss Wanda's Marina.
Erin, "Lighthouse"!!
This marina is the last stop before crossing the Albermarle Sound. The marina consist of a gas station with a store / restaurant combination. Nice people and friendly atmosphere. Logan is the dockmaster - of which is Miss Wanda's son. It was rainy and very windy so we stayed two stays at this marina.