Making the most of the excellent weather we headed to the Wild Dunes Marina in Isle of Palms, with boat in tow for a wee jaunt on the water. With Bill at the helm, we set off for Capers Island and enjoyed the serene waters as the sun took the chill out of the air.
Located 15mi/24km north of Charleston, Capers Island is a relatively undeveloped barrier island that is home to different ecosystems and wildlife. At the south end of the island is the haunting ‘tree graveyard’ that surrounds the shoreline. It is filled with the stumps and branches of palmetto and oak trees that have, over time, been left weathered and barren by erosion, giving the trees a skeletal appearance.
The island is a haven for shell collectors, nature lovers and anyone wanting to escape urban life for a few hours.
As we headed back to the marina we travelled through the Intracoastal Waterway, also nicknamed “America’s Oldest Highway”, The Intracoastal Waterway is a series of bays, lagoons, canals and rivers that extend 3000mi/4800km along the east coast of the country. A protected inland route, it provides a safe path for sailors without the hazards of the open sea. Wildlife was out in full force for our viewing pleasure.
As we made our way back to the marina, we were not the only ones making the most of the great weather as we passed jet-skiers, kayakers and stand-up paddle boarders.
Yet another wonderful day😊 Thank you Bill and Dottie for such a great South Carolina experience!
S&P
