Underway

Nate's crew went on patrol today, borrowing the Diligence from Wilmington, NC. The weather was 18 degrees, a bit cooler than they were used to in Miami, and that they will come across while patrolling! Most of the guys had brought light sweatshirts and the like... oops! Nate enjoyed Wilmington (as much as any little city in winter). They stayed on the cutter and had some time off to get pizza in town (yeah "Slice of Life"!) and had time to get some more ink (Nate is on his third tattoo, now). It will take several days to leave the cold and return to the balmy lower coast. They are traveling to move migrants. He should have a few days in ports such as Key West (where he has grown fond of a little coffee shop) and the Bahamas (he hasn't been yet).

Will keep you posted with pics when he sends/posts them while underway.