Jenny & Danny's Great Loop Adventure on "The Other Woman"

 Panama City Beach to Apalachicola and Carrabelle... December 19, 2022 Apalachicola We came into the harbor at Apalachicola to find the place we were suppose to stay while wide enough, it was not long enough for us to get off the boat coming into the slip bow first.  They had no deckhands and Danny was not interested backing in with the dinghy on the back so we quickly made a change to a marina further up Scipio Creek.  This Christmas tree display is in the middle of downtown Apalachicola.  We visited here by car in the spring of 2019 and we enjoyed our stay.  Our stay on the boat was for 3 days so we can make our way to Carribelle in what looks like decent weather.                                         Apalachicola was established as a town in 1831.  At one time, it was the 3rd largest port on the Gulf.  Interestingly, the Chamber of Commerce in ...

Orange Beach to Sandestin to Panama City Beach Tis' the Season... December 15, 2022 We left Ocean Beach, Alabama to go to Sandestin.  It was our plan to be there 3-4 days.  After the 1st night it was clear, we could not stay.  The direction of the wind throughout the night, made us feel like we were in the belly of the whale with very bad indigestion and reflux!    I told Danny we needed another solution.  The marina was very understanding and we decided to try to get to Panama City Beach.  Needless to say, it was a very good decision.    The marina had recently reopened after being closed for 4 years following its destruction from Hurricane Michael.  People were very nice and it was within a condo neighborhood so walking trails and the beach were right there.  Our timing in arriving on Friday afternoon was good too as the condo association was having their Christmas golf cart parade and party.  You can see golf carts decoratio...

Fairhope to Orange Beach,  Alabama... BUT the DOLPHINS are the STORY...😉 December 11, 2022 We were lucky enough to have a Mom and baby dolphin ride our wake in Mobile Bay.  I was even luckier to have gotten some pictures.  While I was soaked, it was well worth it!                                                                                               At a  Captain's meeting a few weeks ago, we were told when you turn to port (left) off Mobile Bay, you are going into a different world...absolutely! - warmer weather, beaches, bars, and waterfront dining 😊😊😊 While our departure from Fairhope was slightly delayed due to fog and rain, we left late morning with 3 boats behind us. Apparently, they asked Danny if they could follo...

Dog River to Fairhope, Alabama... December 7, 2022                     Downtown Fairhope We slowly worked our way across Mobile Bay from the West side to the East side.  Danny and I found ourselves having to reorient ourselves several times as they call the East side where Fairhope is as the "Eastern Shore".  When we use those words, we are talking about Eastern Shore of Virginia.  The Marina is owned and run by the city and the Harbormaster, Sean does a great job.  Situated across from the Fairhope Yacht Club, we are on Fly Creek.  To walk into town is 3.1 miles which we did the day following our arrival.  We needed the exercise so it worked out well.  When Danny checked his phone for our steps, we were at 22,000 when we returned back to the boat.  The downtown of Fairhope is quite compact, cute and has assorted stores.  The roads, stores, and sidewalks were all decorated for Christmas. ...