Day 157
When we woke up in Moore Haven this morning the fog was so thick that we were unable to leave the dock until it lifted a couple of hours later. While I cast off the lines, Sharon practiced her boat handling skills by taking the boat off of the dock, spinning us around 180 degrees and getting us headed down the river toward Ft. Myers. The upper part of the Caloosahatchee River is very straight like a canal, and there were two locks that we had to transit to get down to sea level again. Jake and Kimi enjoyed the breeze and the scenery.
Eventually, the river began to wind a little as we went through Florida cattle country. We still have yet to see any alligators although they are supposed to be abundant in this area.
As we approached Fort Myers we passed a power plant that is apparently a winter gathering place for manatees, but we only saw one swimming at a distance as we approached this railroad drawbridge,
Pulling into the Ft Myers Yacht Basin what should greet us but another PDQ Powercat. They seem to be everywhere we go even though only 114 were made.
They were so glad to see us arrive in Ft Myers that they sent out a blimp to welcome us, then the marina threw us a dock party with hamburgers and hot dogs and all of the other boaters brought dishes of various food items to share with us. It was a fun time and a nice greeting!
Here is "Building Our Wings" wedged between the mega-yachts as usual.
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