We stopped to visit our friends, Jim & Sue Starke, at Bay Hill Marina after leaving Wheeler. Their marina entrance had this BIG welcome banner to greet us and other fellow Loopers.
Spiritus enjoyed her FIRST covered slip while at Bay Hill Marina. It would surely eliminate HOURS of handrail varnishing if she were under cover all the time!
After Bay Hill, we enjoyed another two nights at anchor. This time we dropped the hook at Second Creek on Wheeler Lake.
The Captain takes us exploring once again in Blondie.
We discovered this small public dock about a mile from our anchorage. We tied up the dinghy and walked through a very pristine state campground. Each campsite had a magnificent view of the water.
On our way back to Spiritus, we thought we saw a treehouse. Closer inspection showed that some kids (or maybe Tarzan!) had built a platform to help them launch into the lake on a rope swing!
Did you know that the dinghy can be used to asssist with Zumba exercises?
Both of us take time out for a little reading on the flybridge.
A beautiful morning to start traveling down the Tennessee. But first, we have to pull up anchor........
.........which can be made more difficult if the anchor is snagged by an underwater tree! Not to worry; a little bit of manuevering (and prayer!) and Spiritus was free!
"Normal" people go to Rosie's Cantina in Florence for the topshelf margaritas. "Others" go for the complimentary ice cream after dinner!
While in Florence, the Captain happily receives the UPS package containing engine parts he ordered.
Getting more "practice" in the engine room. I really have an appreciation for all those aircraft mechanics I worked with during my flying years!
A peaceful, easy feeling from the water's edge here in Florence, Alabama!
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