Bahamas Bound Day 1-3

Leaving Legacy

When we completed the Loop back in November, it was our intention to stay close to the dock for the rest of the season before the Infinite Sea went on the hard for the season.  But always on our mind was, “What’s next?”

We tossed around the idea of cruising the Caribbean after the crew of Front Page returned with tales of their adventure and started doing some research.  But clearly that was a few years off and the question we couldn’t answer was, how would we adapt to weeks on the hook without TV or Internet?

When the Captain proposed we try it out by cruising to the Bahamas before putting the boat on the hard, who was going to say no?  Certainly not me!

So the date was set and preparations made.  The boat was ready having been prepared for the loop a few minor mechanical questions reviewed with the mechanic, the oil changed.  A months worth of meat and non perishable staples loaded aboard (tough after spending a few months trying to pare down the lockers).

Then the night before our departure the Captain is writhing in pain……  A night in the ER kills the pain and nets us a diagnosis of a kidney stone.  To go, or not to go???

After consulting with the urologist we evaluated.  The pain was gone, the stone was small and almost to the bladder at the ER, it may be gone or it may move again.  We have a week before weather allows us to cross.  No sense sitting on the couch,  there are doctors in Stuart too if necessary.

Interesting boat heading west. Looks like sailing hull with electric retrofit, speculation is electric powered as this is way more solar panels than what you’d need for the appliances.

Alligator seen in the river below the lock (in brackish water) unusual.

 

So we are off, first stop Hidden Island near Alva, FL.  20 miles east on the Okachobee Waterway.  We are glad to have a chance to say goodbye to our friends from the Cape Coral Cruise Club and then enjoy this serene island for a few restful days before moving on.

 

 

 

 

 

View from our back deck at dinner, serene.

Miles:  19

Weather: Sunny, hot, highs near 90

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