Cold and Colder

We flew from Austin yesterday to Birmingham Alabama, then a 2 hour car rental to Columbus.  We are back on the boat and tomorrow we will start the 329 mile trip to Mobile, Al.  We're glad to be back.

We should have an interesting day tomorrow because the waterways are literally covered with plants. It is called cabbage, but it looks like ivy.

November 10th, Daylight Saving Time begins, which makes our travel hours shorter.

We set out early on the Tenn-Tom from Columbus, MS in order to get to our anchorage before dark. We spent a peaceful night at Windham Landing Cut Off anchorage.

Pierre and Jennifer, our friends from the canoe, Wild Raven, are riding with us.  We knew that their canoe was damaged beyond repair and a new one had been ordered and sent to Tuscaloosa, Alabama. However, in transit from Canada, Customs put a forklift through the canoe while inspecting the semi-trailer load.  So they arranged to ride with us to Mobile, where another canoe is being sent.

Jennifer and Jasmine keeping a lookout.

Pierre, Jennifer and Jasmine in the dinghy.

Pierre driving the boat.

Looking out at the river.

We spent the next night at Demopolis Kingfisher Marina and anchored the next night at Bashi Creek, very narrow with only room for 2 - 3 boats.

The next night was at an anchorage named Leroy 1 - on the river, but out of the channel.

Our last lock!!  Going through a lock is not a problem, however because tows and barges are given priority, it is sometimes a challenge to get through a lock in a timely manner.

Bundled up for this lock through.

Great salad lunch on the bridge.

Sharon, bundled up, ice on the boat this morning, driving as we leave the anchorage.  King and Pierre pull up the anchor. See my assistant, Jasmine watching over my shoulder.

We met this big boy on a winding bend in the river.

Beautiful white cliffs of Epps.

What do I see?

Enjoyed the fall colors!

The last night at a beautiful spot on the Tensas River with five other boats.  That morning we had ice on the boat, but sunshine and a smooth ride into Mobile.

See how the landscape is changing.

Entering into Mobile,

Downtown Mobile convention center.

Lots of small boats, ships, cranes - so much to look at.

King on the bridge.  

It is forecast to turn cold in the mid 20's tonight and tomorrow night, but after that it should warm up to above freezing.  No worries, we are plugged-in to electric at Turner Marine. We plan to get out and see some of the local sights later this week.