3/5/07 – Hey Toto – We’re not in Florida Anymore!!! Not by much but 35 days later – we’re in Orange Beach, Alabama. We took off across Pensacola Bay in some pretty rough and choppy water this morning and still very cold. It's not wonderful traveling in an open pilot house when it's 40 degrees! Can't wait for warmer weather so we can both defrost. I did have a couple of dolphins come by to play in our bow wave and I knew it was going to be a
good day. With a variety of little islands between us and the gulf we had choice of homes along the north shore and clean white sandy beaches on the south to look at. Located on the western tip of Santa Rosa Island is the remains of Fort Pickens, which was the largest of a group of forts designed to fortify Pensacola Harbor; constructed in the
1800's. The cold winds subsided once we entered the Big Lagoon where we again confronted more barges, Lucy and Hunt Girls, which I always wave at while passing. We entered ‘the narrows’ along the intercostals
known as the Perdido Key region, more colorful homes pa
inted in what I call the Padre Island theme. These colorful homes are such a treat to the eye, so perky, playful and frisky. We’ve arrived at the Bear Point Marina for a good nights sleep, it’s a larger marina tucked into a nice little cove. Tomorrow we traverse Mobile Bay and Mississippi sound where we expect to see larger vessels as we navigate shipping lanes.
good day. With a variety of little islands between us and the gulf we had choice of homes along the north shore and clean white sandy beaches on the south to look at. Located on the western tip of Santa Rosa Island is the remains of Fort Pickens, which was the largest of a group of forts designed to fortify Pensacola Harbor; constructed in the
1800's. The cold winds subsided once we entered the Big Lagoon where we again confronted more barges, Lucy and Hunt Girls, which I always wave at while passing. We entered ‘the narrows’ along the intercostals known as the Perdido Key region, more colorful homes pa
inted in what I call the Padre Island theme. These colorful homes are such a treat to the eye, so perky, playful and frisky. We’ve arrived at the Bear Point Marina for a good nights sleep, it’s a larger marina tucked into a nice little cove. Tomorrow we traverse Mobile Bay and Mississippi sound where we expect to see larger vessels as we navigate shipping lanes.
2 comments:
HOORAY!!! You're finally out of Florida! I'm so glad. Say hello to Biloxi for me when you pass by. Love you lots!
Thank goodness you are finally out of Florida. Did you pop the cork on that champagne??? Happy sails to you...XXX OOO Patooti
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