Friday, October 23, 2015

End tie

Having recovered steering, we locked through, docking at Guntersville Marina.  Another Looper, Jack Nickerson (Patty) appeared to take our lines, take us on errands and take us to dinner! Wow, The Loopers! Harbor Hosts Jack and Jane Conway ferried us to the restaurant and even supplied technical support about the steering failure.

 Many, many beautiful homes line much of the river (all homes with docks are beautiful).

After cruising past miles of pristine forests...  You think you are in the wilderness...  then, Yikes! A nuclear power plant pops out! 




The waterway is sometimes unimaginably beautiful and tranquil.

 Now we are getting into the Tennessee Gorge country. Rocks look painted with an artist's brush.




 Here is where we start the day, doing engine and system checks.

Twin Yanmar 370 hp

 One must descend the stairs to the laundry department to wash clothes.

Pam has become an expert at looping a bollard.

Raccoon Creek Sunrise

 After anchoring out for the first time, the evening was serene, followed by a gorgeous sunrise.

Raccoon Creek bugs species are not endangered but at least stayed outside.

Traveled today and pulled into Riverwalk Marina, Decatur, Al. around 3:00 pm this afternoon. Marina is just before the traffic bridge and right after the railroad bridge. 

The railroad draw bridge was the first one we had to have opened for us.  Both are full of cars and trains.

We can see the Meow Mix plant just down the river. Pretty industrial part of our travels so far. Enjoyed a bite at the " Hard Dock Cafe" and watched the sunset. 

On our way here we passed the Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant. Noticed how the fishing boats like to fish right off the Plant because the fish seem to like the " warmer water" from the Plant's discharge. Mmmmm.....

Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant



Hard Dock Cafe sunset over Decatur, Al.