Free and Come Again, Elizabeth City Hospitality

Elizabeth City was a great find. Free docks and super southern hospitality. From the time we were greeted by volunteer "Rose Buddies" to the time we left, we understood that this city loves it boaters. The visitors center was especially helpful in providing a local map with all the businesses a boater might need. They even offer free bike rentals. We had a good dinner at Quality Seafood and bought some raw shrimp for later.   The Ace hardware became very handy as we were freezing our buts off and purchased a "Mr Heater Buddy". It runs on one pound propane and warmed the boat nicely.  Jon and I even visited the Albemarle Museaum. We spent a couple hours enjoying all their exhibits. They were free except for the " Gone With The 

Wind" exhibit. The visitor's center gave a wine and cheese party on Wednesday evening. Guess it is one of their wonderful traditions started by a man named Fred who in the 1980's  would help the boaters dock and then offer a rose to all the ladies on board.  More volunteers came and after Fred passed away they were determined to keep the tradition going. We understand that by next summer they hope to have free showers as well at the city docks. We certainly will see Elizabeth City again. 

Black Beard Exhibit

A wooden leg from the Civil War Era

Medical equipment.....scarey

Toaster from the 1930's

You know you're getting south when you see a still

Very cool cemetery.... Very creepy 

Jon and Aaron bonding over working on our Honda generator. A dealer had to come out and bring it for repairs. Apparently possible water in the gas  they picked up and brought it back within hour as we were leaving next day. 

Our Mr Heater Buddy