Apalachicola & Carrabelle, FL

Wednesday, Dec. 3rd Bob and I left Panama City about 7:30 central time or 8:30 eastern time. We changed time zones today. This must be a sign we're getting close to home!! The temperature was 39 degrees and it was windy and cold. Most of today was in a sheltered part of the river and a lot of it was very shallow. We arrived in Apalachicola, FL about 3:00 and tied up to the dock right in front of the restaurant. When people are eating they look right out at our boat!





We didn't have far to walk to eat tonight!!!











Sunrise in Apalachicola







Carrabelle is our last stop on the panhandle of Florida. We left Apalachicola about 9:00 on Thursday and now we are in open water in the Gulf of Mexico but it is well marked. We were at "The Moorings at Carrabelle" marina by 1:00, having traveled only about 35 miles. This time we are tied up to the dock right by their office. It sure is nice not having to walk very far to places. The IGA grocery store was right across the street. There weren't any restaurants close by so the marina provides a service to provide a ride to and from any place you want to go.


Friday morning Bob went to a meeting at 6:30 a.m. that the harbor master schedules to give information to boaters waiting to do "the crossing". The crossing is the trip from Carrabelle to some city along the west coast of Florida-usually about 180 miles. This takes place across the Gulf of Mexico and for most boaters should be done in only good weather!!! We are going to Clearwater. Saturday looks like a good day and John & Joanie will be back by Friday afternoon to go with us across.