The Endorphin Voyager Sets Sail: Southern Hospitality and Happy Easter

April 19-21
We stayed in Beaufort, NC throughout the weekend. The marina is family owned and they were so helpful and friendly. We really appreciated their hospitality, letting us borrow a car to run errands. We experienced bad weather Friday night when a front came through sending high winds, lightening, thunder and rain to our area and all up the eastern coastline. Winds were gusting up to 30-45 mph. I know Tallahassee had some bad weather that morning, too! We were glad to be secured in a marina.

Town Creek Marina, Beaufort, NC

The town is charming with a small town atmosphere, yet full of history. I stumbled upon a Farmers Market Saturday morning while walking into town. Karl and I got on a double decker bus for a tour to learn about the town's history and folklore. The city is the third oldest city in North Carolina. We got to visit an upper class colonial house with nice furniture, and a very rustic, primitive house that was owned by the school master in 1778! What a contrast! You had to go outside in the elements to climb the stairs to get to the loft in the teacher's house! They also had rope beds, with mattresses stuffed with pine straw, which looked very lumpy and uncomfortable.

Our favorite stop was the old Apothecary shop that had a doctor's office in the back room. It was fully stocked with old medical equipment and jars of "medicines." It was truly a one stop for sick folks. The doctor could examine you, patch you up, pull teeth, set bones, write a prescription, then fill the prescription and send you on your way!