We cruised past Apalachicola, watching folks enjoying the local fair.
This is the last civilization we see for another 26 hours!
The First Mate brings lunch up to the fly bridge while the Captain skillfully navigates through Apalachicola Bay.
Games of Quiddler on the flybridge help pass the time while cruising the open waters of the Gulf.
Before sunset, the Captain moves to the lower helm to ensure our chart plotter, autopilot, radios and AIS are in working order.
A big pot of Linda's "almost world-famous" Fiesta soup is secured to the stove!
The First Mate gives the Captain a break at the helm duties.
As the sun goes down in the Gulf . . . . .
. . . . the Captain goes down in the salon!
The long awaited sunrise helps to brighten the waters ahead, as well as our spirits!
The First Mate on the lookout for crab pots!
The crab pots are not always easy to see . . . . .
. . . . . as they appear in random locations, numbers, and colors.
"Hitchhikers" join us for a free ride just before we reach Anclote Key.
The Dunedin Honeymoon Causeway Bridge opens for Spiritus.
Elaine, Caitlin and Aaron help us put fuel on board Spiritus after her long journey across the Gulf.
Spiritus gets a warm welcome to her winter home at Marker 1 Marina.
Soon after watching the "Beaver moon" rise over the docks, the crew of Spiritus heads directly to bed for a well-earned rest!
Gulf crossing number 8!
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