November 30th,2015
Monday
Miles traveled-59
Total miles traveled-1511.3
Day 79
Sarasota was nice .. But it's time to head to Punta Gorda. We had some big and fancy yachts near us at the marina.
Waterfront property in this area are elegant .
And this glass house was amazing !!
This was more my style. But I'm sure way out of my price range.. Fun to look!!
There was plenty to look at along this stretch of the ICW.
Even a plain ugly building was painted to show there towns history..
We had at least a dozen Bruges to go under or through.. There were a couple of 9' swing bridges . And the bridge operators were accommodating... Except one... Always checking our clearance . Kind of close... But we made it.
Old bridge9'.. New bridge(under construction) 24' both swing... Only opened at certain times.. We had a 40 minute wait ... Not too bad I have heard others who waited 2 hours or better for this bridge... What's Ya gonna do... Drop anchor grad a bite to eat.. Chillax...
This old bridge is for the birds now
These gals don't have to concern themselves with bridges.
Or this guy.
Must be a good fishing spot.. Even the bird likes it.
Some just come for the coffee and view.
These guys come for the fun!!!
It is such a thrill to watch them.. And they're watching us.. Without a doubt!
This group had a few young(smaller) with them.
Burn
t Store Marina is very nice.. Not too busy the two nights we were there. Their restaurant is an easy walk.
Sheryl Corso and her husband John have lived in Punta Gorda since 1999. We have known them our children were in Preschool in Montesory in Webster NY.
It's been a few years since we last saw them it was a real treat to catch up with them tonight!
They too have been involved with boating over their years. They keep their boat up at their summer home up in the Thousand Islands now.. Hopefully we will see them up there in 2017.
More bridges
And feathered greeters.
Dock side restaurants were decorated for Christmas.
