Day 12 – The Middle of the Bayou, LARabbit Island – AnchorageThis is the day I had been anxiously waiting for with dread and excitement. After waiting for the fog to lift we headed for the Harvey Locks. We didn’t have to wait…t…
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Mar. 17 – Getting Ready for the Mississippi River
Day 11 – Harvey, LABoomtown CasinoIt was a beautiful day on the water…although the banks of the river were very ugly in most of the area we were in today. Industry everywhere. We are just a few miles away from the Mississippi River.&nb…
Mar. 16 – Fuel, Food & Exercise
Day 9 – Houma, LAHouma City DocksWe ran into a traffic jam on the ICW this morning leaving Morgan City. You have to check into Berwick Traffic control as I call it when you get close to Morgan City. They keep track of all boat traffic in th…
Mar. 15 – Civilization
Day 8 – Morgan City, LAMorgan City DocksTravel was slow today…we had a strong current against us so it made our slow boat a little slower. The banks of the ICW are getting higher and there are a lot more trees. We are docked in Morgan …
Mar. 14 – Play and Relaxation
Day 8 – Avery Island, LABayou Petite AnesWe spent the day on Avery Island. The weather report called for 60% chance of rain, but so far the day has been wonderful. In fact it’s been a beautiful spring day and we enjoyed seeing the sites.&…
Mar. 13 – Another Day on the ICW
Day 7 – Avery Island, LABayou Petite AnesIt’s a good thing I’m keeping this blog, because the days are already beginning to fade together. Although the banks of the ICW are beginning to be a little more interesting…some houses, farms and&n…
Mar. 12 – Through the Bayou
Day 6 – Lake Arthur, LAMementau River – AnchorageSorry for the delay in posting. We knew we would have poor cell coverage in this area. The first two paragraphs I wrote on our way here today. The area we are in now is a major improv…
Mar. 12 – No Internet Service
I have limited cell service for my phone and no service on my laptop so I will have to update the blog later. We are in a beautiful anchorage. Very quiet and peaceful.
Mar. 11 – Greetings from Louisiana
Day 5 – Lake Charles areaCalcasieu River – AnchorageIt was a beautiful day on the water…blue sky, nice temperature and no wind. We enjoyed a gorgeous sunrise, did a few chores on the boat and then headed out around 7:45. There was a lot o…
Mar. 10 – Busy Day
Day 4 – Port Arthur, TXTaylor Bayou – AnchorageWell we can’t say we have been bored lately. The winds picked up last night and we had to move the boat to a more secure location. Of course this was after we had showered and were ready …
