The tide was coming in as we moved back into the Little River and continued north this morning. You could see rapids flowing out of the marsh grass fields as the ocean currents worked their way across into the river. It reminded me of mountain streams. We passed a deserted island where three small wild goats were sunning on the sandy shore.
The low pontoon bridge over the ICW leading to Sunset Beach only opens on the hour. Unfortunately, we arrived at about 10:15 am, so we dropped anchor and watched as the one lane bridge alternated the constant motor traffic to and from the mainland. They are in the process of building a new high bridge across the water at this same spot.
Ocean Isle is another Venice. There were fingers of water cut in a pattern of blocks in the barrier island with happy beach cottages standing in lines. They all had piers and boats available to enjoy playing in the water. And the mainland side of the ICW is also filled with beautiful homes and docks. When we reached the top end of Ocean Isle, there is a cut into the ocean before you come to Holden beach. Here the color changed from the dark river tea to the atlantic emerald green. The sandy white beaches curved around the end of the islands and the ocean surf patterned the shore line. We anchored for lunch and took a quick swim in the hot sunshine.
Tonight we are at St James Plantation Marina listening to the rain and rolling thunder. We are looking forward to having Julie Anna and a new camera join us tonight.
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