Sunday April 6, 2025
We started the day just after 7am. Our plan was to start the generator, make some coffee then get on our way. We know today is windy and this afternoon windier so we want to get to our marina today by early afternoon.
Started the generator and it shut off within a few minutes. Tried again, same thing. Jeff thinks the fan belt needs to be replaced so we can figure that out once we get to the Marina in Charleston. We pulled up anchor and started on our way. No coffee but we will have it when we get in.
The scenery was beautiful as we got closer to Charleston. The mega yachts were plentiful as well. We are staying at Ashley Marina. They warned us it was a tough harbor to get into, especially since there were winds and currents and tides to attend to. Captain Jeff did a spectacular job with just a bit of help from his 1st mate and a couple of guys on the dock. We got in unscathed. We plugged in and promptly made our coffee. Jeff then dug into the generator and took off the old worn belt. Tomorrow we will get a new one.
A nice couple came over and introduced themselves to us. They saw on NEBO we were here. All loopers that decide to use NEBO can see where other loopers are. They had completed the loop last year and are actually from here. They are also Harbor Hosts to Loopers (which mean they offer to help out in any way they can), so they offered to take us shopping tomorrow for a new generator belt along with a stop at Publix to pick up a few heavier items.
I did a load of laundry, we took a walk, took a shower and will walk uptown 1/2 mile to grab dinner at a place called Fuel. Its a cool island vibe restaurant in an old 1950’s filling station. Looking forward to that!
Dinner was fabulous! What a cute place. it’s called FUEL Charleston Cantina. They have another one on the north end of town called REFUEL. Great food. We both recommend it. we shared the grouper sandwich with fries and a plate of BBQ pulled pork nachos. We could not eat it all so we brought home some leftovers (yes, the fridge is STILL working!)
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