Back in Salt Water!
Lots of transitions in the last couple of weeks. We completed the inland waterways, went through our last lock (maybe 1 more depending on our route up the east coast) and returned to salt water. We spent Thanksgiving in Fairhope, AL - a lovely community on the east side of Mobile Bay. We've enjoyed getting our bikes out and stretching our legs after 3 nights anchoring out. Now looking forward to more white sand and eventually the return of balmy weather.
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| This is the largest group of boats we've travelled with (10 total) - departing Midway Marina for a long day of 4 locks and 60+ miles |
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| With the weather cooler, Kyra is seeking out sunny spots |
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| We spent a couple of nights in Columbus MS, getting ready for a 6-day run to the Gulf of Mexico |
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| Can't be a looper and not post a picture of the phonebooth that marks the border between MS and AL |
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| At the Tom Bevill Lock - US Army Corps of Engineers Snagboat MONTGOMERY c.1926 |
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| Given the long distances, the short days and the speed of our boat, anchoring out is required - we were by ourselves at this anchorage |
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| Early departure, we have a long run to Demopolis AL and another lock |
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| The White Cliffs of Epes - same type of chalk deposits as the White Cliffs of Dover |
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| Arriving at Demopolis |
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| Leaving Demopolis in some fog, we're part of another large group of loopers |
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| Anchoring in Bashi Creek (2 other boaters are with us) |
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| Dawn departure to get to our last lock! |
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| Mirror finish on the river |
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| Coffeeville Lock - last one on the rivers and #156 for us |
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| Doors opening - final lock complete |
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| Emilie B exiting the lock with a few other loopers |
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| At anchor outside the channel |
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| Emilie B at anchor with an early morning tow heading north |
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| Night 3 anchoring out |
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| Stillness of the morning |
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| Mobile Bay in our sights! |
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| Industrial sculpture |
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| Fairhope Marina - we'll stay here 4 nights |
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| At the marina - sunset was beautiful every night |
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| Enjoying the white sand beach |
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| I returned from a walk with a bag of pink grapefruit and Satsuma mandarins from a home along the way |
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| Kyra does not like to share the spotlight |
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| Now we turn East :) |
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| It is hard to believe the distance we have covered and all the places we have been |