Day two was uneventful and we arrived at the Bowtie Marina at around 1630. Temps were in the 40's all day and the winds, very brisk, gusting to the 30's all day long. Here's some pics along the way--most exciting the Ellender Lift Bridge pictured here. You have to estimate your arrival time and call ahead 4 hours to arrange for an attendant to leave the Dunkin' Donuts and get to the bridge to raise it. Fortunately we guessed right and only had about a 1/2 hour wait.
Then it was up the Calcasieu River about 10 miles to get to the marina for the night. We wanted to stop somewhere where we would have shore power so we could run the heat---in the 30's last night---without having to hook up the generators and burn gasoline. Tonight we'll be at anchor and may have to run the generators but there simply are no marinas between here and "there" that are reachable in one day.
Had a great dinner of Ceasar Salad and sausage and peppers last night. I think barbecued chicken will be on the menu tonight. Thanks to Pepi (SP?) Peoples for a jar of her Bloody Mary mix that we enjoyed last night.
Sure enjoyed the hot shower ashore at the marina and my first decent night's sleep.
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