Kerian's Crazy Life: Gilligan and Skipper - Sit Right Back and You'll Hear a Tale...

The Skipper and Gilligan (or vice versa)

Elyse and Savannah enjoying the ride

You all know the song off of "Gilligan's Island" correct? Well, it was appropriate for our group as we rented a "skiff" boat and ventured out around the Low Country and ocean. If you remember, we had done this last year, loving it, yet, we did get lost last year which is quite a scary thing. There are so many marsh areas and little nooks from the ocean back into the marina that one wonders....what did we do before GPS?

Kim, Brenda, and Kayla riding on front of boat

While the weather all week was close to 100, when you were out on the ocean or beach it was much better. So our first full day with everyone there, we rented a boat and ventured out. Wayne and Chris both had their GPS and luckily, we followed another boat headed to the same remote island we were, Bull's Point. This island is uninhabitated and has wonderful shells to collect. We thought we would make it a day there so we threw in the fishing gear, some kites, and packed a lunch for everyone as well.

Of course on the drive out there were dolphin everywhere! This is another site that always amazes me, just like in North Carolina. I could watch them all day as well!

dolpin alongside boat

Brenda exploring island

With the help of our "lead boat" - that didn't know they were leading us - we made it to Bull's Point and set up camp. We beat the "shelling tour boat" that brings others out to the island to look for shells so that was nice. The kids roamed the beaches, finding treasures, while the guys tried to catch the "Big One". The best moment of the whole day was when Brenda tried fishing and realized she had a bite....it was something huge because her pole almost bent in half. It was amazing!!! She worked to reel it in but right before she got it up so we could see it, it jumped off. Her face during the process was priceless....especially because she was pulling something in bigger than the guys have caught yet. (and believe me, they tried every day after this).

It was a perfect way to start the week, relaxing in the sun. The guys brought the rest of us back to Fripp and stayed out fishing for a few more hours.....they never did catch "the Big One that Got Away". Even though they tried.....:)