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Harbor of HOSPITALITY is so true
This town really makes boaters feel welcome |
We arrived in Elizabeth City, NC, at the free city docks and we plan to wait out this cold front passage tonight and tomorrow. There is a strong low pressure building off the NC coast and this low will be blowing strong NE winds in the 30-35 MPH range. The same low will be causing SNOW in PA, MD and NY! It is COLD...but we are enjoying the town and taking care of common items.
Today I fixed a flat tire on the bike so I could then ride it 2 miles out to the bike shop where I had spokes repaired which turned into replacing the entire front rim for $40. Then I walked 1.5 miles to the grocery store to meet up with the IPY team, Radeen, Patricia and Eric who hopped a ride courtesy of Farm Fresh. After this adventure, I walked back to the bike shop, picked up my newly tuned up bike and rode it back to the boat where I returned it to the deck bag storage.
It is interesting, when living on a boat, how simple tasks such as going to the grocery store for milk, bread and eggs can take ALL DAY, especially when you have to walk or hitch a ride since you have no car. Life is simple, just imagine not having a car for a year, walk everywhere you need to go or ride a bike, and oh yea, carry or collect all the water you will need....these are the simple tasks you deal with when living on a boat. It is simple and it is fun.
Photos of the PASQUOTANK RIVER as you arrive Elizabeth City and some around town...
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Anchored 8 miles before Elizabeth City, NC behind Goat Island
on the lovely Pasquotank River |
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| Pasquotank River scenery is beautiful |
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| You drive your boat around trees, as you exit the swamp |
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| Elizabeth City Bridge, at an angle and double roads, opens on demand |
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| A walk up main street and the restored homes in the historic district |
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| Some more colorful than others |
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| A must stop....the BEST coffee in town is at MUDDY WATERS |
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| The local library is new, modern and very impressive. We always enjoy libraries! |
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| The Elizabeth City Free Public Docks and tree lined brick walkway |
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Bow into the docks and a step to access the short finger pier
No tide here, so it is easy to set up a simple step |
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Roses are given to the ladies of transient boats as a tradition of the "Rose Buddies"
These are roses from Fred Fearing, the creator of the Rose Buddies in 1983 |
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| Bike services, fixed a flat tire and rode to the bike shop for new spokes |
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