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

 Panama City Beach to Apalachicola and Carrabelle December 19, 2022 We came into the harbor at  Apalachicola to find the place we were suppose to stay while wide enough 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.                                                      Scipio Creek Marina A happy couple had just come in from fishing! 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 Apalachicola started in 1836 which is the oldest in Florida and one of the olde

Orange Beach to Sandestin to Panama City Beach December 15, 2022 Tis' the Season......... 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 was 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 enjoy the golf carts decorations above.  We enjoyed the parade and went to

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 follow us as they had no radar.  Luckily, we did not have to go back to the Mobile shipping channel which saved us some time.  Our usual speed is 10 MPH but the boats following wanted to stay in the 7-8 MPH but given it was pouring and we were concerned with depth in some areas, 7.5 MPH was just fine for us and we didn't have to cover much area to