Oriental, NC

Sunday, November 8, 2009

We awaken on Campbell Creek to another sunny and warm day.  Since we have only about 25 miles to go to reach Oriental, our next destination, we sleep a little late.  When we get up we find several small fishing boats in the creek around us, all casting about like crazy.  It must be a popular spot.

We pull anchor and head down the Goose Creek Cut towards Hobucken.  This short (about 8 mile) stretch of the ICW is one of my favorite sections due to the unspoiled beauty of the area.  All too soon, we reach the end of Goose Creek and head out into the Bay River.  This then takes us briefly out into the Pamlico Sound before we turn west and enter the Neuse River towards Oriental.

Oriental is also a favorite destination and we tie up at the Oriental Harbor Marina and head for the Inland Waterway Treasure Company.  As expected, they were having their end of the season sale on tee shirts - two for the price of one.

We have lunch at M & M's Cafe and walk the small town.