Sunset at Destin When we entered Mobile Bay we embarked upon what Captain John and I consider a new phase of our trip. First we experienced the rivers and lakes, which we were use to navigating. Now we are navigating the large bays and" ditches "of the Gulf Intercoastal Waterway.
We had a relatively uneventful trip from Mobile to Pensacola, although the Bay had a medium chop and we had a brief moment of (not actually being lost) disorientation. We improved our capability of reading coastal charts and look forward to learning even more when we actually get into the Gulf during the crossing in January. We were not sure how long we would be in Pensacola, but the morning of Dec. 7 was clear and promised, at least, a small window of weather opportunity for our short trip to Destin. Fortunately, Destin was a short trip, since the weather deterioated in the afternoon. Tuesday, Dec. 8 rained all day providing a good time to rent a car and drive back to Dog River to get my car. We took my car ahead to Panama City and secured a great slip there at Bay Point Marina. Now we will wait to see what the weather holds for us and when we can actually depart Destin. As I write this a dense fog keeps ebbing and flowing over the marina.
Our tree-a Wal-mart Special -ya gotta love Wal-mart
Great Blue Heron on Destin Sand Bar
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