Day 57 - November 9, 2012: Further south to an anchorage at Okatuppa Creek

We arose to dense fog and near zero visibility and waited a couple of hours for it to clear before departing. I attempted to capture this billowing blanket of white. The steel posts were for mooring barges that would have been loaded with overhead cranes, and they appeared ghostly in the distance.

Steamy reflection

Posts beyond posts

Mooring lines under the abandoned loading dock

After getting underway, we encountered another unusual day, passing only two barges and seeing only one pleasure craft. We felt like we had reserved the river for our own private cruise! It was perfectly sunny with no wind, and the glassy water made me long to be out bare-footing. I just need a faster boat...

Perfect cruising and bare-footing conditions...

After about 50 miles, we chose an anchorage at Okatuppa Creek (MM 123.2), which is a good alternative to the well known Bobby's Fish Camp. The heron at the entrance was standing perfectly still, waiting for a fish to come by and become dinner. This was such a peaceful area, and we had it all to ourselves. 

Heron fishing for dinner

View from the sun deck as we relaxed before dinner