Day 95, November 4th, 2009
Didn't have so far to go today so we left at the reasonable hour of 8:00 a.m.
Went through the last lock today at Coffeeville. We had to wait a short while above the lock while the lockmaster got things ready. Sharpie's Dream were idling close to the shore by the lock when Diane was able to get the first picture of an alligator in the water. They called over on the radio and we crept over there in Periwinkle but he got spooked and took off! Well done Diane!
On the other side of the dam, the vegetation changed again. Bayou's all the way now!! Loads of palm fronds, cypress swamps but I didn't see any alligators! We anchored for the night up a little creek with bayou on either side. Tidal water for the first time, even though the tide is only 1.7ft low to high water! We got in and settled with two anchors just in time for the sun to set. Had a drink together on Periwinkle but even with the bug screens the mosquitoes were getting in!! Pat kindly decided he was making supper for everybody so I made a big salad and Paul and Sue brought a bottle of wine and rice krispy squares for dessert!!! All good!
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