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(photo below of the public walk along the downtown waterfront in Beaufort)

Yesterday we travelled from Thunderbolt, GA to Beaufort, SC. The trip took us about 7 hours & we passed Hilton Head Island on the route.

(photo below of properties & boating at Hilton Head)

There were lots of people out on jet skis & sailing dinghies so we had to pay close attention to the “fun hour” traffic.

George, a friend & former work colleague of mine at CH2M lives in Beaufort so I simply had to take the opportunity to make Beaufort a port of call on our journey north & have a visit with him. We had dinner last night in a very nice restaurant & today George has kindly offered to drive us around the city so we can pick up more groceries & other supplies for the boat. After that we will have dinner at George’s place.

The downtown & waterfront area public park area in Beaufort are exceptionally well done. Lots of interesting shops & restaurants within a 5 minute walk from the marina.

The heat wave continues & the forecast for today is that it’s going to be another scorcher!

Cheers!