Around 8:00 a.m. we left Dog River Marina , located south of the Mobile city center, and started our crossing of the Mobile Bay. The Bay is very shallow and one needs to stay in the boating channels - all very well indicated. 
During the four hour crossing, we saw a number of fishing boats, various drilling platforms and a unique lighthouse. We entered the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW) and proceeded to Highway 59 bridge connecting Gulf Shores with the mainland. Here we also passed Lulu's restaurant operated by Jimmy Buffett's sister. Our plans had been to spend the night in Orange Beach, AL. Since we were making good time, we decided to continue to Pensacola. In 1513 the Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon landed on what is now known as Pensacola Beach. The city of Pensacola changed hands 17 times, alternating with Spain, France, England, the Confederacy and the United States. We had confirmed reservations at the Palafox Pier Yacht Harbor, one of the finest marinas in Pensacola. After having been assigned our slip, I washed the boat and Ray made dinner - hamburgers with chips and a brat.
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ReplyDeleteI love it that the guest on the boat always gets to make dinner!
ReplyDeleteAlso, please remember that man does not live on brats alone....