My OperaOH BOTHER! UP THE CREEK IN THE OKEECHOBEE
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 11:04:47 PM
Well, the good news is that we’re in the States and have our cruising permit after a trouble free but windless passage from Isla Mujeres.
The bad news is that we’ve discovered, now that we’ve got to Fort Myers, that the Okeechobee canal is effectively impassable for us, having about 4ft depth due to drought.
So, with the initial shock and swearing session past, we’ve braced ourselves for the trip down and around the corner.........
The other downside is that after refusing to shell out $60 per night in a marina (special reduced rate mind you) is that we’re anchored between two rather charming motorway bridges......... but it’s free!
The natives so far appear friendly although some of their customs we find strange....
Lucia has already eaten far too much ice cream and feels slightly queazy!
The bad news is that we’ve discovered, now that we’ve got to Fort Myers, that the Okeechobee canal is effectively impassable for us, having about 4ft depth due to drought.
So, with the initial shock and swearing session past, we’ve braced ourselves for the trip down and around the corner.........
The other downside is that after refusing to shell out $60 per night in a marina (special reduced rate mind you) is that we’re anchored between two rather charming motorway bridges......... but it’s free!
The natives so far appear friendly although some of their customs we find strange....
Lucia has already eaten far too much ice cream and feels slightly queazy!
