We got up to a light mist hovering over the water after a very quiet night. Apart from Lynne and John had hear owls calling in the night.They are known in the area.
We set off at 8 am and headed back to the Mobile River junction. We started to see fewer herons on this river don't know if that's because we are near Mobile and the industrial area surrounding it or if the salt in the water has anything to do with it. The scenery was changin also and we saw more swamps and the trees looked different.
Started also to see evidence of the industry with the huge Barry's Steam Plant at mm 33. 
Then a train with an enormous amount of containers passed us by on a rail line beside the river. As we got closer to the Port of Mobile we saw lots of activity.
Container ships , Naval ships and more barge activity also. Last five miles we slowed down to wake speed and also took lots of photos. 
Past the city of Mobile and just past Little Sand Island we saw a fishing boat dragging a net.This had attracted lots of seagulls and even a pod of dolphins.
We had crossed the 0 mile marker!!!
Then into Mobile Bay to find the entrance to Dog River Marina , our stop for two nights.Graeme had called ahead to get a serviceman to look at the leaking window washer issue.
He planned to be at our boat by 1 pm. It was a little tricky at the entrance but fortunately there we good buoy markers to guide us in.
We have to say this Marina wasn't quite what we expected looking at the brochure! Definitely a no frill place, but the people are great and helpful. Good place to go to if you have any boat issues.
Arrived at the fuel dock to find the diesel pump wasn't working , in fact it was completely dismantled.
Did a pump out and them tied up around the corner at the transient long dock. The serviceman duly arrive on time and Glenn the supervisor couldn't have been nicer.He soon had the problem diagonised ( another faulty solenoid ) and organized the F150 tuck belonging to the boss of the Marina for our use.( the courtesy car was not in use today)The new washer part would be sent overnight and replaced tomorrow.
We were highly entertained by all the brown Pelicans just outside our boat dive bombing for fish , more like crash landing on the water.They weren't very elegant but certainly the method was effective.Usually they came up with a fish which was swallowed whole. Lots of fishing boats going back and forth so a good spots for us to watch everything.
Found out the city is at least 10 miles or so from here so no fancy restaurant tonight!
Checked out the local scene and ended up going to Dick Russell's BBQ for dinner.
Lynne and John wanted to host as it was their last night with us. The food was very good and as usual way too much , so we got a doggy bag for lunch tomorrow!
Back to boat and Lynne and Erica played canasta, last round about 10 pm.
Guys had retired f the evening.
Over and Out,
E and G
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