4/14/14

Home Again, Home Again
(Pictures of sea glass jewelry for attending the Ithaca Festival follow this last post - just scroll down if you want to see them.)

Daydream at its new home at the Luh's on Broad Creek, Oriental, NC

One if by land, two if by sea.  That’s what I was thinking as we motored out of Marsh Harbour aboard Daydream Thursday morning.  I just flew into Marsh Harbour the night before after spending 3 weeks visiting family and friends back home celebrating Christmas in March and then two big birthdays in April.  My 50^th and my niece Sydney’s 15^th.   And, I finished reading a book of the revolutionary war on the plane. 

Contrary to what some of you speculated Jerry & Gerald were perfectly fine on their own for 3 weeks – everything went well.  Gerald took over as chef and had the opportunity to impress Jerry with his culinary skills.  And together they kept the boat ship shape.  No emaciated sailors or piles of dishes you were imagining.  They enjoyed 3 weeks of sailing north through the Exuma chain and the Abacos stopping at favorite spots along the way and visiting with friends.

Thursday morning, April 10th, we left the Bahamas.  By Sunday evening we were anchored in Beaufort, NC.  What a coincidence - our arrival happened on the 13th.  Seems to be a lucky number for us this season.  The sail was brisk at first but then turned into a motor sail by Friday evening.  The ocean was smooth as we entered the Beaufort harbor with our Q flag raised.  After clearing customs and immigration on Monday we took the flag down and finished our journey to Jerry & Donna Luh’s dock on Broad Creek about 20 miles from Beaufort.  Home!  At least for Jerry and Daydream.  Many friends of the Luh's in their small hometown of Oriental followed our trip and a local man put together an article.  If you're interested go to http://www.neusesailingassociation.org/nautical-skills-atlantic-crossing. 
Gerald and I will continue our passage making by land from NC to NY our car. 

We look forward to seeing everyone upon our return to New York State!
Karen

Dolphins off the bow on our way north.

Note the smooth water!

Eye to eye