Every tree we passed on our bike ride had moss hanging on it.
Grand Canyon
Departed Destin Florida at 6:30 A.M. expecting a moderate chop across Choctawhatchee Bay but were pleasantly surprised that the conditions were more like a light chop to smooth. We experienced several dolphin sightings to brighten the day. Since we see them swim directly in front of the boat we worry about running them over. Clear blue skies a little cool, but nice.
It is amazing how the landscape changes with every turn. We entered the 23 mile “Grand Canyon”, a narrow pretty straight cut with cliffs of sand side walls, quite unique. Our goal was either Panama City Marina or Bay Pointe Marina in hopes of connecting with Ross & Nancy Hiner aboard Oddysea. We ended up at Panama City Marina, talked on the phone with Ross & Nancy and will connect with them Sat in Port St Joe.
The weather window of opportunity appears not to be in the near future for a Gulf crossing. Consequently there may be a bunch of us gathering and waiting for that opportunity at Apalachicola or Carrabelle Florida.
We arrived at Panama City early enough to ride our bicycles to town, explore and of course seek a restaurant for lunch. Actually found a unique little deli with great wraps, salads, coffee and of course Tom discovered ice cream on the menu. Rode back to the boat, found “Hear & Now” & “Biddi and the Beast” tied off on the transient dock behind us. After a late lunch we are just going to put on sweats, energize the laptop and tune in some TV. It’s amazing how pleasant it is just to chill out on board after a day’s cruise.
No comments:
Post a Comment