We were not very excited about going into Carrabelle for some maintenance and to wait out TS Colin. We had been there many years ago and only remembered how bad the mosquitos were during our stop. We ended up staying there for 8 days and thoroughly enjoyed it.
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| View Down the River |
Carrabelle is so small that they don't even have a red light and can boast that they have the smallest police station in the world. But there is an IGA, Ace Hardware and a couple of good little cafes within in a stone's throw of the marina.
Our base was C-Quarter Marina and a great place to spend the week. Part of the fun was meeting other cruisers, some who had cruised for years and others like us who were at the beginning of the journey. The large porch is a gathering place from early morning to dusk for cruisers and locals alike. Mexican Monday is a weekly potluck that was lots of fun!
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| Cruisers are starting to gather. |
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| Mexican Monday |
It was fun to watch the Saturday fishing tournament! I have to learn to fish.
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| The winning grouper at 38 pounds and that was only half of him!! Whoa!! |
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| A face only a momma could love |
If you happen to head into Carrabelle, these are a few of the place you need to check out.
Carrabelle Junction is an old-time ice cream parlor. They make an awesome breakfast and the ice cream isn't bad either.
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| Ham and cheese croissant and fresh squeezed OJ |
The waterfront park is pretty cool.
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| The old Carrabelle Hotel |
The Fisherman's Wife and Fathoms were good places to eat. The shrimp dishes were delicious.
But the best thing of all was the people we met!
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| Victor and Kathy |
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John and Nancy
I didn't get a pic of Marty and Ken! Will have to catch up with them in the future! |
Hope you enjoy your time on the porch!!
Till next time, don't forget to relax and get some sand between your toes!!
Sante,
Hi Shirley - Just discovered your blog. How exciting for you to be living your dreams! Very impressive. What are your plans? Where are you headed? We're still here in San Miguel enjoying life Actually thought about doing a cruise from Buenos Aires to Santiago next January but maybe going to stay closer to home. We'll see. Have fun! Our Niceville friends Gary and Christina are coming over for our 4th of July party.
ReplyDeleteSo good to hear from you Jeannie. Hope all is well in San Miguel. We are enjoying boat life. We are currently in St. Pete. Have been here a week and really like the walk ability. We are considering staying here for hurricane season. Tell Christina we said hello! Hope to catch up with you guys in the future!
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