ICW – Morehead City, North Carolina and Camp Lejeune

On Monday, November 10th we left New Bern and headed to Morehead City, NC.  We were up way before sunrise to catch the bridge opening at 6:15 am (the bridge is closed from 6:30 to 8:30 am for traffic).  After 51 miles we arrived at Spooners Creek in Morehead City, NC which is near Beaufort.  Within a mile walking distance there is just about every store you could possible need including a West Marine.  It is getting cold due to an arctic cold front passing through the U.S. so we bought a propane heater for the nights we anchor without electricity.  On Wednesday, November 12th we traveled 36 miles to Camp Lejeune where we anchored on the base.  There are times when the marines are having firing exercises and the ICW is closed.  We were lucky as there were no firing exercises when we passed.   As the anchorage filled up with boats, the marines were practicing maneuvers and helicopters flew overhead till after 10 pm.  The anchorage was very peaceful and calm.  We ran into our friend, Bill, who we have been meeting with throughout our trip.  It was good to see him again and we had him over to catch up on all happenings and for a chili dinner.