Morehead City, NC

We pulled up anchor at Oriental after a very peaceful night.  We had a short easy trip of only 23 miles to Morehead City, NC.  Captain Ed thought that we should top off on fuel and I had called several places and found one that would be very close to the marina.  The winds were blowing around 15 knots and the current was about 1.5 knots.  After putting in 60 plus gallons of diesel fuel at $2.32 a gallon, we pulled into and tied up at the Morehead City Docks which was not an easy task with the winds and the cross current.  They are brand new floating docks with electric and water.  The restroom/shower/laundry facilities are still in the process of being built, but we have facilities on Makai and the laundry can wait until we get to Wrightsville Beach. We are in a slip right next to the Morehead City Fire & EMS boat, so Captain (Fireman) Ed got into gear and gave it a wash-down! 

 Rylee loved the small park right by the docks.  Captain Ed found a great marine supply store which was bigger and much more stock than any West Marine, but at Wal-mart prices!  Lots of great restaurants within walking distance.  You have to glance down and follow the street sign and "Look" where it says to look!. The weather is perfect and since we are plugged into shore power, the air conditioning is on mostly to correct the humidity problem in the area.