On Sunday November 3, 2013 we got up early and prepared to leave Dog River to cross Mobile Bay to Gulf Shores, Alabama. The wind was blowing about 15 mph and the Bay was a little rough. A look at the weather report indicated the wind was going to lay down around noon. So, we eased over to the fuel dock and filled both tanks with $3.60 per gal diesel fuel the cheapest so far on the trip. About 10:30 we passed under the Dog River bridge toward the ship channel. It was choppy at first but then smoothed out for a pleasant day. We were meeting up with SeaGlide at Homeport Marina for the night and dinner at Lu Lu's Restaurant. Lu Lu's is owned by Jimmy Buffet's sister and is quite a place. Entering Homeport we saw two boats from Grand Harbor, Ski Breeze and Bullish.
Leaving Dog River.
Mobile Bay.
Entering the Intracoastal Waterway from Mobile Bay.
Lu Lu's.
We're having drinks and a Cheeseburger in Paradise.
The next morning we took a leisurely 5 mile trip down the waterway to The Wharf Marina in Orange Beach, Alabama. SeaGlide came along with us and we spent two nights there. While at the Wharf, friends Bobby and Carol Champion who were down from Memphis for the week staying in a condo visited us. We all went out to dinner and had a great time.
The Wharf Marina.
Dinner.
As we leave The Wharf we are greeted by some dolphins.
As we leave The Wharf we are greeted by some dolphins.
Happy New Year Mike and Lois! We're excited to see you've started your adventure and we look forward to following you!
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