On July 2nd I was walking back to my boat and a gentleman asked me if that was my little red boat. We walked to the boat. His name is Bernie Harberts. He is associated with TownDock a Internet news service here in Oriental, NC. Keith Smith and his wife Melinda started this news/Internet service here in Oriental years ago. Bernie took pictures and and asked about the trip.
The next day Bernie and Keith come by in a inflatable and we talked some more. The day before Bernie gave me the web info for TownDock and his personal site Riverearth.com
In the coffee shop I saw a book Bernie had written. I then became curious and went to his web site. He is a amazing gentleman. At no time during our conversation did he bring up the things he has done. This is what I know now, but there may be more.
In early 90′s he was a steeplechase rider.
1998-Sailed around the world alone in his steel cutter “Sea Bird”
2004-traded in his boat on a mule and pony and walk/rode from the Atlantic Ocean across America to San Diego, California. Pacific Ocean
2007-With a mule named Polly and a small four wheel covered wagon traveled from Canada to Mexico.
Bernie it was a honor to meet you.
His web site is: Riverearth.com
