Schools of fish danced on the water, like cloud shadows, while the birds flew, in flocks that looked like rain, as they moved toward the dining fish. Hmmm. Need I say what happened next?
Somebody else got lunch too.
There was also a formation of about 7 white pelicans that flew just ahead if us swooping down low over the water.. Usually you only see the brown pelicans sitting or fishing.
After 3 days of cleaning, stowing groceries and supplies, and getting the boat back in the water we are enjoying being underway. Ran 7 hours yesterday about 35 to 40 miles. :) the diesel fuel is about $4.10 a gallon here. The trawler burns 2 gallons per hour. A car that gets 23 to 25 miles to a gallon can drive about 50 miles in an hour for $8. We are spending that every 10 miles; Still much better than one with 2 engines or a racing engine.
Today we motored through Ft Myers and have been heading East towards the Big O along the way we saw the big power plant, experienced the Franklin Locks and started seeing lots of Florida gentlemen farmer ranches with cattle and horses.
This afternoon we plan to stop early so that I can try out the inflatable paddle board I brought down with me.
We anchored in a canal called Lollipop just before sunset. I heard a Loud splash in the water and thought it must be an alligator! So the paddleboard became a dual purpose item for our dinner.
I did finally go paddling; watching for alligators and manatees :). Tomorrow we cross Lake Okeechobee where they have some of the biggest bass in the country!
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