Making a Plan

We have been spending a little time trying to focus on what we would like to see and do as we travel up the coast and it looks like things are starting to fall together.

One place that we haven't explored too much is North Caroline, we have just sort of followed the "magenta line" through NC in the past.  So we have decided to spend a bit of time exploring the towns of New Bern, Washington and Bath.  Perhaps we will head over to the Outer Banks and check out the Lost Colony of Manteo but that trip is more weather dependent and we will have to see.  This will delay our arrival in the Chesapeake by a few weeks but the journey is just more fun than too much focus on a destination.

Perhaps I should mention explain that "magenta line" comment;  on nautical charts the Intercoastal Waterway (ICW) is highlighted by a magenta colored line that runs along the channel, hence the terminology.  Now you know!

We have also been checking ahead for the best prices on diesel fuel.  Fuel is a significant expense for us therefore we try to plan ahead and purchase in places that will give discounts for volume, cash payment, or to members of the various organizations.  It's worth the time it takes to do our homework on this as we can often save as much as $60 to $90 depending on how much we need to take on and how big the discount.  And besides, what else do we have to do!