May 27, Oriental, NC

Chuck and Owen decide that this is probably Camp Seafarer where Abbie and Katie both spent time in summer camp learning to sail

Oriental Marina looking at the condominiums

Nice Marina with fixed docks as not much tide change here

A power boat goes aground and the tow off is in progress. Reminds us of the Bahamas

The local art of making Adirondack chairs with personality seems well developed

Oriental is very small (less than 1000 population) but has a real nautical feel with commercial shrimp boats and lots of power and sailboats that call the area home. One real good nautical hardware store with all kinds of gear and toys. Enjoyed our afternoon strolling the town and shops and had a nice dinner at a local seafood restaurant. We had "small plates" of crab, flounder, shrimp and scallop's. A few new condominiums being built but project seemed stopped. Area at marina had an upscale feel but tiny.