Captain’s Log
Breaking Free: Leaving Oriental (Eventually)
Once we finally installed our new air conditioner and spent a glorious week basking in the luxury of shore power, we knew our time in Oriental was ticking down. But the town had other plans and kept drawing us in…
Dragon Hunting in Oriental, NC
The story goes that a part-time resident of Oriental was pondering how to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Oriental. Given the town’s name, he figured a dragon should be involved. The welcoming nature of the town to the “first” dragon led to more and more dragons popping up. You’ll see them all over town, and some of the dragon eggs have been officially marked as nesting grounds to help protect this legendary creature. So we went on a hunt to discover as many dragons as we could!
The Croaker Festival in Oriental, NC
We arrived in Oriental, North Carolina, on July 2. While there wasn’t much going on for Independence Day in Oriental, we had the Croaker Festival, which had a big fireworks show planned for the weekend.
Southport, North Carolina
We’ve spent a little over a week outside Southport, NC, near Cape Fear. We explored the area's history in Southport and found a variety of places to cool off (and play chess)!
Charleston, South Carolina
Despite the oppressive heat, we enjoyed exploring Charleston on foot and engaging in local history and culture.
Savannah, Georgia
Our riverside visit to Savannah was filled with lots of culinary adventures and a fun exploration of many parks, squares, and cobblestone roads.
The Route: Georgia through the Carolinas
To complete our loop and "cross our wake," we'll continue traveling up the East Coast along Georgia and through the Carolinas. From Jacksonville to Norfolk, we'll have the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW) and plenty of inlets and sounds.
