Carrabelle to PNS Homeport

 Enjoying an EARLY morning sunrise off the stern of Spiritus as we depart Carrabelle!

We were awed by nature's wonders during our 6 hour cruise to Port St Joe.

The Captain and First Mate are thrilled to be back in charming, friendly PSJ!

Spiritus' flybridge offered us the best view of the Bay and Tiki Bar, complete with live-music!

Our sunset view from Spiritus' bow was another kind of fabulous!

The Piggly Wiggly was adjacent our marina and the friendly locals greeted us by name!

We arrived early for the outdoor Friday night concert at the Lighthouse Park near our marina.

Rocking on the porch at the Lighthouse Visitor's Center and reflecting on the charms of old Florida!

Our daily walks and bike rides along the bay trail magnified the natural beauty of Port St Joe.

We departed after 9 days, looking forward to our return to PSJ.

We savored the calm, peaceful feeling as we cruised from Port St Joe to Panama City.

Anchored in West Bay, we gave thanks for another gorgeous cruising day as the sun set over Panama City Beach.

We met a tug as we cruised "the ditch" connecting West Bay and Choctawhatchee Bay.

The captain of Spiritus communicated with the approaching tug . . . .

. . . . and was instructed to, "Pass on the TWO" (meaning overtake him on your right!).

After a smooth trip across Choctawhatchee Bay, Spiritus is happily moored at Bluewater Bay Marina.

The crew is especially happy to spend three days riding bikes on the magnificent trails here!

LJ Schooners at Bluewater Bay Marina is a favorite setting to gather for happy hour!

We are planning our strategy as we face the reality of "dirt life" after 6 months of cruising.

We were delighted to be escorted to Fort Walton Beach Landing by these playful dolphin!

And even more delighted to have Mom J join us on Spiritus for a lovely dinner and sunset!

Our next anchorage is a longtime favorite of ours, Spectre Island.

From here, we can see and hear the Air Force aircraft at nearby Hurlburt Field!

Ahhh...the Navarre Bridge is a familiar sight...we're getting closer to home!!

Spiritus is welcomed back to her homeport by her boat mates . . . . 

. . . . and the resident heron who walks the docks regularly . . . .

. . . . and the Navy's Blue Angels who flew directly over Spiritus.

Spiritus is taking a well-deserved rest in her slip at Bayou Grande!

The Captain and First Mate are grateful to have Spiritus secure in slip E-169, the same slip she vacated last October!

 What a joy to be visited by dear friend, Tammie, from Navarre.

Besides bringing her beautiful smile and warm hugs, she brought us Easter treats!

Enjoying the sunset from Spiritus, planning our return to the "dirt house", but already looking forward to our cruise next winter.
  We're hooked on the cruising lifestyle!