July 12, 2006 - Apalachicola, Florida

Hanging around

After a nice and quiet sail up from Tampa, we managed to make it through the ripping current in the channel leading to Apalachicola without running aground. Our good luck became clear to us when the next sailboat to navigate the tricky entrance ran aground just minutes after we had gone through. A local shrimp boat quickly came to their rescue.

I love hanging around this town. It's quiet, friendly and laid back, and the surroundings are beautiful backwaters filled with dolphins, gators, and manatees. The oysters (which seem to be this area's main source of income) are freshly caught and amazing. Jim and I especially like a place called The Wheelhouse for good and affordable seafood. All in all, this is a place where you just want to stick around - it would be so easy to fall into a routine and never leave. Too bad we have other plans...

posted by Mahi at 3:04 PM  

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