NC #6

Yesterday, we left Beaufort about 11:00 am. We had a taste of wind and waves. We were headed directly into the 15 mph wind and 2' to 3' waves on Pamlico Sound. The water was splashing up on our windshield and roof. Earlier, I had tried to replace the windshield wipers, but didn't get the right ones so it was difficult to see out through the saltwater streaks. At one time, we turned beam to the waves, and rolled so bad that the sun shower which I thought was secured on the roof, fell off. We were able to retrieve it. but the stopper came loose and we lost the hot water.

Last night, we anchored in one of the most remote spots I've ever been in. We couldn't see any signs of human habitation anywhere.

It didn't take too long for us to figure out why there was no one around. BUGS !! Swarms of mosquitoes and great herds of ravenous horseflies. We finally closed up the cabin and killed or captured all enemies inside. Then turned on the cabin fans and suffered with the heat instead of the bugs. I really thought that when I woke up this morning I wouldn't be able to see out the windows for all the bugs trying to get in.

We left the anchorage early today and headed NOrth on the ICW.