We could hardly wait to leave Orange Beach Marina and head back out to the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW) channel on this 38 degree sunny morning. Our efforts were rewarded as a school of fast moving, camera shy dolphins joined us and led us forward and dove through our bow wave. We passed a number of Ono Islands, short for “Oh no don’t land here” as they are private islands. It seems so much of paradise is going that way.
We were heartened to see the “Welcome to Florida” sign, and almost at that instant, the water changed to a greener shade and barrier islands appeared. I was steering and navigating this section and am pleased to report that I redeemed myself after yesterday’s slight miscalculation. No engine problems or leaks after our “little” grounding. The air has a definite salt water smell and, as much as I like this, I am already thinking that I will have to wash down the varnished teak, but the natural teak decks will love a sea water rinse. Boat work is never really done.
As we near Pensacola, we observed a Navy water rescue practice mission with sailors poised to deploy into 56 degree temp waters. Brrrrrrrr.
We docked in the early afternoon at Palofox Marina in Pensacola and had time to explore the city. We toured the Wentworth Museum which explained how Pensacola is the “City of Five Flags” as it has been occupied by the Spanish, French, British, American and Confederate troops since 1519 and the Seminoles before that.
On our walking tour today, we spotted an office for the Department of Leisure Services. That sounds like our kind of place. Bob does not recall such a department in the MN State government. If we have to go back to work, we would like to apply there. Can you see Bob in the rear cockpit getting ready for this interview?
We were heartened to see the “Welcome to Florida” sign, and almost at that instant, the water changed to a greener shade and barrier islands appeared. I was steering and navigating this section and am pleased to report that I redeemed myself after yesterday’s slight miscalculation. No engine problems or leaks after our “little” grounding. The air has a definite salt water smell and, as much as I like this, I am already thinking that I will have to wash down the varnished teak, but the natural teak decks will love a sea water rinse. Boat work is never really done.
As we near Pensacola, we observed a Navy water rescue practice mission with sailors poised to deploy into 56 degree temp waters. Brrrrrrrr.
We docked in the early afternoon at Palofox Marina in Pensacola and had time to explore the city. We toured the Wentworth Museum which explained how Pensacola is the “City of Five Flags” as it has been occupied by the Spanish, French, British, American and Confederate troops since 1519 and the Seminoles before that.
On our walking tour today, we spotted an office for the Department of Leisure Services. That sounds like our kind of place. Bob does not recall such a department in the MN State government. If we have to go back to work, we would like to apply there. Can you see Bob in the rear cockpit getting ready for this interview?
