19. Waccamaw River

We took a side trip off the ICW onto the Waccamaw River which we found to be one of the most scenic parts of the ICW. Moss draped cypress trees lined its sides and we even saw turtles sunning themselves along the banks of the river. This was one part of the ICW where we did not see any other boat, person or building. We were one with nature. Wildflowers of all descriptions grow in the cypress stumps and the water is the colour of tea.



We sat out on deck well into dark, in spite of the mosquitoes, just drinking in the beauty and peacefulness of our surroundings and listening to the sounds of nature. The tops of the trees stood out like sentries against the night sky. It was truly awesome!









In the morning when Roman was pulling up the anchor, we could hear the sounds of shots being fired and several boats went by with men dressed in camouflage clothing, hunters, we presumed.










Georgetown in South Carolina is a charming picturesque town with a promenade that runs along a good part of the well protected harbour in which many boats anchor. When we were there, it was difficult finding a spot to drop your anchor. The shore is lined with places to see and many places to eat or just relax with a drink and take in the view. The town provides an excellent free dingy dock.



There are actually alligators off shore although we did not see any. Roman looks like he does not believe the sign.


The main street is filled with many appealing shops and the town has preserved a large historic district. Georgetown has the only steel plant in the U.S. that makes steel rods used in concrete, tires etc. It operates round the clock providing employment so the town has an air of prosperity about it.




At night we play cards. We have learned the official game of Gin Rummy and Roman has become quite the player and constantly wins! He usually comes up from behind. I now call him the Stealth!