Avery Island was so interesting. It was off the beaten path and a little hard to find, but worth it. The island is owned by the McIlheney family and everyone who works at the Tabasco factory lives on the island – very inexpensively I might add as the…
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Bow Tie Marina to Avery Island
We stayed at Bow Tie Marina which is small but very nice and took a cab to L’Auberge Casino for dinner. Quite a place! Didn’t do much gambling as I don’t think it’s as much fun as the old fashioned slot machines used to be. However, the dinner was g…
Taylor Outfall Bayou to Bow Tie Marina
The wind came up during the night as a cold front pushed through and we hesitated to leave however made the decision to go for it. We left at about 7:30 AM and just crossed Sabine Lake which was quite windy but not as bad as we anticipated. We’d like…
Offatts Bayou to Taylor Outfall Bayou
We left Offatts Bayou near Moody Gardens early but then had to wait at least an hour for the Galveston Railroad Bridge to lift which set us back. It was another long day and we anchored out in Taylor Outfall Bayou which is next to the Big Bayou Wildli…
4th Day – Matagorda to Offatts Bayou
It’s the beginning of our 4th day and we are just about to get underway. It was another long day yesterday and rather chilly and overcast. Therefore, no photos. It appears it’s going to be the same today but a little warmer. We may cruise from the l…
1st Day Rockport to Matagorda, TX
We’ve begun our adventure ….. leaving Key Allegro Marina at 0742 Saturday, March 26, 2011 with a party cloudy day and winds 12-15 knots. A long day, 9 hours, but no problems and we saw some nice scenery. We decided on passing at a anchorage at Army H…
The Journey Begins
Wish them luck: Queen Kathleen begins her Great Loop Journey. After years of planning and preparation we’re casting off the lines in the morning. Mike has been working on getting the dinghy situated most of the day and now feels like it’s as good as it’s going to get.
On March 21 and 22, we stopped at Holiday Harbor Marina on Perdido Bay to see Larry and Theresa Valentine, fellow boaters.
To see a map of our travels, click on the link below.http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&ll=35.32633,-84.407959&spn=1.283981,2.90863&z=9&msid=115670053638722453925.0004941526db020c69a55
March 20 We stopped at Ft. Walton Beach to see Mark Grimmonpre and his family
Becka and Holly Grimmonpre with their friend, KatieMark GrimmonpreMark and his new grandson, John RyanMark and DottieWe had a nice ride and a wonderful visit with Katy, Holly, Mark, Becka and HunterAnchored by sunset at Santa Rosa IslandDottie prepared…
On March 18 we anchored at "Smack Bayou" and then at "Joe’s Bayou" on March 19
Fishing at Smack BayouI think I got a bite!!I guess we’re not going to catch any fish, so I’ll eat the bait
