We got up fairly early realizing it was going to be another 6 hour run. We went back through the open lock entrance of the marina and then headed further west. The first lock was not a problem as we were the only boat waiting , and again it was fairly shallow ( about 2 feet)Now that we were on the other side of the lake , instead of going up in the locks we would be going down. Again good running with deep canals and we managed to go at about 20 kts. We were caught up by two other larger boats and tried to keep up with them so we didn't have to wait ages for lock openings again. The second lock was a drop of about 8 feet.After the third lock with a drop of about 3 feet ,we struck a strictly enforced slow manatee zone near a large power plant. Apparently the manatees love the warm water flowing out from the plant , so tend to congregate there.Again we didn't see any! But it meant that during the months of November to March, boaters are required to go slow all the way up to Fort Myers . It was very pleasant and sunny and warm so not a big deal.
We entered the Legacy Harbor Marina and were given a nice face floating dock ( my favorite ) and were soon tied up securely . As we had stayed here before, we were warmly welcomed and relaxed for the afternoon.Well , Graeme washed the boat and I did laundry! Also look a long shower , bliss! There is always something to do on a boat ,Infact its true most people do more cleaning and fussing with their boat than they ever do with their house!
In the evening we wandered next door to Joe's Crab House for a great meal of garlic mussels, snapper and paella . Then back to the boat for an early night.
Over and out,
Erica.
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