Trip Day: 24 Latitude: 32°25.77' N Locks Today: 0
Miles Today: 17 Longitude: 080°40.46' W Locks Total: 6
Total Miles: 677 Location: Beaufort, SC
Our little cove was calm this morning with no remnants of the high winds of yesterday. As we crossed Port Royal Sound it was eerie quiet and calm. It would have been a good weather day to continue into the Atlantic, but we would have had an overnight run to Charleston. We want to spend some time in the little town of Beaufort so we continued up the ICW past Parris Island and enjoyed the calm seas and favorable current. The ICW marker system reverses for this stretch; green to port and red to starboard, then as we entered Beaufort River it switches back again. All these little adjustments and problem solving opportunities will hopefully stave off the dreaded Alzheimer curse!
Beaufort exudes southern charm and hospitality. The river front park was amazing with flower beds, a dozen porch swings, amphitheater, and open picnic areas.
Beaufort was settled in 1514 by the Spanish, but seven flags have flown over the city including the Union. Indigo, rice and island cotton were the money making crops and allowed wealthy plantation owners to build spacious homes along the river. Unlike Savannah, the homes here are more of a West Indies style with a raised first floor, high ceilings and double porches.
We visited this Gullah Exhibit and the Tabernacle Baptist Church. There seemed to be a strong sense of the freed slave heritage in Beaufort.
Many of the old plantation homes had beautiful gardens with walkways and fountains. It is easy to understand why film makers have been drawn to this area. Movies filmed in this area include; The Big Chill, Prince of Tides, and parts of Forrest Gump. Actor Tom Berenger is a local resident.
We enjoyed our day in Beaufort and had some amazing food tonight. Low Country Gumbo, Oyster Stew, and Softshell Crab over grits, okra and tomatoes!!!!!!!
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