Back in the US of A and Backtracking

Sorry for the delay in the blog.  My computer thought it was time to quit when we reached the states.  But thanks to my hero, Larry, it seems to be behaving tonight.  I have no great pictures to show you.  Symmetry is on the path back to Oriental.  Lake Worth (near Palm Beach) was our landing spot in the US.  We immediately called the customs number and  got an official we couldn't understand (his accent was a problem and when we kept asking him to repeat, he would get angry.)   But all our numbers (passport, etc)  were deemed appropriate and we proceeded on our way.  Then came fifty mile stints with occasional stops at favorite places.  In St. Augustine our friends Mike and Sonda greeted us and sent us away with homemade cookies. There is a museum in St. Augustine that is a perfect fit for Larry.    It is one man's collection of collections.  Naturally we had to visit it.  We are now in one of our favorite towns--Charleston.  So this means that Oriental and the Pamlico Sound are about a week away.  The weather has been great here and the tourist season here seems to be at its height. 

Tango has finally decided that he likes being on the outside;  so he now spends his days curled up on a cushion in the cockpit or sprawled on the main sheet next to the helm. I guess he was just waiting for the warmer weather.

Symmetry got a much needed bath today.  Turns out South Carolina has the same yellow pollen Oriental has.  And I thought we were special.  Charleston also has no see ums.  If you don't know what they are, count yourself lucky.

It does feel good to be back in the US.  The Bahamas was a fun adventure and a beautiful country, but my friends weren't there.  And although we met wonderful people that we hope to see again, I'll be happy to embrace the guys from home.  And--get my hair done!