Riverhouse Marina
Moore Haven, FL
We
finally left Ft. Myers on Tuesday as planned, although it was hard to say
goodbye to friends. We got underway at
0800 under a sunny sky and light breeze.
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Carried Away departing
Legacy Harbour Marina
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| Cattle sharing the shade with white Cattle Egrets! |
We
traveled all day on the narrow Caloosahatchee River which winds past small
towns, farm lands, and marshlands. We transited two locks, the Franklin Lock at
the western end and the Ortona Lock, further east. We were one of six boats in
this lock!
After
cruising for eight hours, we arrived at Moore Haven. There are two long fixed
docks here, one operated by the city and one a private owner. You basically
dock yourself here! The private dock provides envelopes to leave a check for
payment in a locked box. We do have power and water and Bill managed to find
wifi available somehow! We have been
here a few times before and although there really isn’t anything to do here, it
is a good stop. We have enjoyed meeting
several other boaters who are also lingering a while!
Our
plan was to spend one night and move on.
However, the wind has forced us to stay three nights. We have to cross Lake Okeechobee and do not
want to do it in 15-20 mph winds. So, we
will depart on Friday and find an anchorage in Stuart, FL.
