We were able to put the sails out but in the light winds it was still a motor-sail up the Albemarle Sound to Edenton. Its a long 9hr trip up the sound so we were glad for the light winds and smooth seas. The Albemarle can be very uncomfortable as we were to experience in our trip back down.
Tied up to the city docks in Edenton. They have the same policy of 48hrs free dockage in exchange for spending money in town. No brewery convenient here but several coffee shops and restaurants.
Great weather is still with us. The Roanoke River lighthouse was home to a local tugboat captain for many years after being decommissioned as a light house. It was moved to Edenton a few years ago and is now a museum at the waterfront.
We took the tour. Sue still wants to live in a lighthouse.
Not very busy here in Edenton either even on the weekend. The other two boats with us were up from the Albemarle Plantation marina about couple hours away. Its a long way up the Sound (6hrs) from the ICW path across the Albemarle, but more boaters should make the trek. Edenton is a very pretty town with some good sights.
Check out this ice cream cone. That's "one" scoop of ice cream in a waffle cone for $2.50 at the local drugstore in town. Good thing I don't live here, I would be here every day.
I had asked for two scoops but the clerk put the one (large) scoop in and asked if I was sure I wanted a second. Sue and I agreed one scoop was enough.
A bit of Edenton history - these cannons are the actual ones purchased in 1778 from France to protect North Carolina and Virginia ports. They were "spiked" by Union naval forces in 1862 to prevent their use against the northern forces during the Civil War. Now on display reflecting the importance of Edenton as a major port during the 17/18/19th centuries.
After a nice two day visit with perfect weather it was time to depart and head back down the Albemarle along our trek to New Bern.
