Friday, January 28, 2011

82° 14.421’ W

26° 140.826’ N

At anchor in Pelican Bay off Cayo Costa



Saying Good-Bye



Leaving the dock



At 9am the tide was at the correct height for Barb and me to get our boat under the bridge! We said our farewells to Joan and Tom then departed their home and dock on Siesta Key and headed south down the Intracoastal Waterway! Traveling this section of the GIWW was slow going as the waters are home to the protected Manatee. We also encountered a few bridges that had to be lifted and two swing bridges that were rotated for us to pass.



Approaching the bridge



Swing bridge



Today we had one of our best weather days since entering Florida. It was warm and sunny day as we traveled 50 miles to where we are now anchored. Tomorrow weather permitting we will cruise another 40 miles to Fort Myers and hope to touch base with our friends Barb and John Flint.



Drawbridge



While in Fort Myers, we hope to visit with Kathi and Harold Rogers who have a summer home in the area. Barb and I traveled with Kathi and Harold for a period of time while on the Trent Severn water way in Canada.

After Fort Myers we will head for the Keys!