On our way North



Sanford, Florida

March 21-22


Time to head North


We reached the end of the navigatable waters of the St John's after traveling about 150 miles Up river to Sanford. The river continues another 150 miles south through swamps and marshes. As we rounded the corner to enter the marina, we were greeted with 5 horn blast( danger signal).

 

The "BARBARA-LEE" was leaving port at the same time we were entering. With no room for both vessels and a 110ft long, five story monster bearing down on us, I did a quick 180 degree turn and went back into the lake.
The BARBARA-LEE departing  their dock on Wednesday



One of the challenges doing the Great Loop is dealing with unfamiliar waters including Marinas. Every time we move the boat, we are operating in new to us waters. You never know what's around the corner. Safely in our slip, it was time to unwind.



Lake Monroe and the breakwall

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Tuesday we took a walk and came upon this work in progress. The detail was astonishing. I have seen tree carvings before, but never so many on one tree. The bear, eagle, owl, clock tower, pier pilings,heron and what else he might add.

Owl
Bear and Eagle

Heron the next day. WOW







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