Day 83 - December 5, 2012: Entertaining on Great Laker

Shari and Jim were kind to lend us their car, and we spent several hours shopping and restocking Great Laker. After lunch they joined us, and we took a tour of the Anclote River and its bayous in the dinghy.

Jim and Shari

Captain and Admiral

Spring Bayou is famous for the St. Nicholas Orthodox Greek Cathedral's throwing of the golden cross for Epiphany. It is also home to many manatees in the winter, as the water there is warm. We looked but unfortunately didn't see any on this trip. Tarpon Bayou is the location of a number of large fishing boats and seafood shops on the docks.

Anclote River through Tarpon Springs

The Anclote River runs along the north side of the Dodecanese Blvd where the old town sponge shops and restaurants are located. Here, too, you can find many sponge and fishing boats along the docks. The pelicans love this area, feasting on seafood remains and food tossed by tourists.

Pelicans seem to love company

Pelican coming in for a landing

Anne made a fabulous shrimp gumbo dinner, and we reminisced and laughed about old times late into the evening.

Dinner together on Great Laker