Monday, November 30, 2015

Pearl Bayou Fl, to Searcy Creek, Fl

November 30th, 2015
Monday
Miles Traveled 40.4
Total Miles Traveled 1502
Day 82

We started our day with a beautiful sunrise over the bayou.
 


About 8 a.m. we were treated to an air show.  There is an air force base not far from our anchorage so we had an awesome location to see them practice.


 



We passed “Saphira” in East Bay; we met them at Fort Walton, Fl a couple of weeks ago, they are from Knoxville, TN
 



We did see a few dolphins before leaving East Bay and entering a narrow section of the waterway.





As the waterway narrowed, we passed this ship building company, it seemed to be an odd location and the channel is only 12 feet deep.






Most of this section is swampland on both sides of a narrow canal; we did see a lot of wildlife from here to our anchorage.







We had planned to stop at Port St Joe but decided to continue on and anchor in an ox bow off of Searcy Creek, part of the Intracoastal Waterway.  This anchorage is surrounded by Cyprus swampland and is one of the most beautiful places we have stayed, and believe it or not, no bugs.
 

3 comments:

Terry L. Castor said...

Looks like on heck of a trip, Cap'n Rick. I'm envious. T-minus 10 days for me then I'll join the ranks of the retired but no such grand plans as you and Miss Moni. Calm seas and clear skies for your voyage, my friend!

Vic.Arghs said...

Congratulations on your upcoming retirement! I'm sure you'll have a great time. Eat a piece of that retirement cake for me.

Vic.Arghs said...

Congratulations on your upcoming retirement! I'm sure you'll have a great time. Eat a piece of that retirement cake for me.