After a good trip across the Albermarle we arrived in Elizabeth City. We had left about 8 this am as the wind was predicted to wind up this aft and we didn't want to be on the sound then. At our arrival the wind had started pretty good and, of course, we had a fixed dock with pilings again. Try lasooing on of those in a good wind and while the captain is fighting the wind as well. Panacea turned into a giant kite!! Alan did a really good job, and the dock hand was there to assist and we all managed to get her into the slip. Whew!! Elizabeth City offers free city docks (for 48 hrs) but they are first come/first serve and we had read the fingers (docks between slips that we get off of the boat on) were very short and some of the slips might not be wide enough. We decided not to chance it and stayed at Pelican Marina, across the harbor, instead. Again, a rustic marina but all the services needed, including excellent WiFi - remember what I said about the older, more rustic marinas? We were within walking distance of town, tho no grocery nearby. Always good to have extra provisions on board! The town also has a group of ladies called the Rose Buddies - if you are visiting while on a boat, they will host a wine/cheese tasting when there are enough cruisers in. We missed the one they held while we were there but it sure is a nice thing for them to do. They understand the value of visiting cruisers to their community!! We spent a couple of days relaxing, doing laundry and generally catching up. I can't find my Eliz City photos so will send them when/if I find them!! Our next stop will be the Dismal Swamp!!
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