7-8 April, 2021. Good to go

Upon arrival at the town docks of Darien, GA with a pretty sporty current, our berth was between two parallel docks and between two boats.  But the wind was calm and we were motoring into the tide so it was not too bad.  As POC jumped to the dock to secure a line, she badly twisted her knee.  Down she went in pain.  There were others on the dock who assisted with grabbing a line and we got Serenity safely secured in the swift tide.  I tended to POC and got her back on the boat.  It was not looking too good.  Closest medical was south in Brunswick, GA.  At the top of the hill was a gas station and I went to get ice.  POC kept her knee in ice most of the night and popped Tylenol.  The next day there was not major swelling but still pretty good pain and she could not put weight on her leg.  I hoofed it about 1.5 miles to a pharmacy looking for: 1) knee brace and 2) COVID shot.  I found both.  

I got a good knee brace/wrap and I was told didn't matter that I was out if state, if I wanted a shot I could sign up.  

British fending off the Spanish south and French to the West

1736 Darien

Remainder of the day, I did boat projects and waited on POC.  Went to a really good hardware/marine store and got supplies for a few boat projects.  By late afternoon POC was able to hobble a bit around the boat.  We splurged and got a pizza at the local joint.  Pretty darn good.

Today, I hoofed it back to the pharmacy for my 0920 COVID 19 shot. On the way, with a back pack full of laundry, got that started at the laundromat then crossed the street and got my second shot.  Don't need no stinking papers, but my shot card is filled out.

The Darien telephone company exist!  On the sidewalk is a working pay phone that I actually picked up the receiver and got a dial tone and made a call!  

Rode the way-back machine

Finished cleaning the outside of the boat, brought Kaos up on the dock and cleaned and installed the new registration numbers, and filled Serenity's water tank.  Batteries nicely topped of.

POC fell strong enough, so we took a slow and measured walk around the docks and just up the hill to main street.  So good that she can walk, although painful it could have been much worse.  We have given thanks and are so grateful.  

Unfortunately, we did not get to hike around and see all of the great local history.  Beautiful little town that appears in a bit of revival following the past year.  Restoration/preservation of the old water front buildings and new development is happening.  What I did notice that this small town, nearly rural appears about 50/50 in black/white population and everyone was so friendly.  I have walked all over the past two days and everyone in the stores/shops or walking the sidewalks always said hello, gave a friendly smile or wave.  Did not matter your skin color, everyone just seemed to me to be respectful.  And that is a good thing.  

High tide at 0835 tomorrow and we plan to untie the lines around 0800 and slip away from the dock before the current begins to rip.  Headed down river to rejoin the AICW and head north.