An off day in Port A
11 June 2009
Today was our first day with no place to be and no schedule. We decided to take the little trolley that circles island hitting the main 'attractions'. The brochure we had promised a 1.75 day pass per person. Sounded like a deal. When we got there, we found out that had been changed. Instead, it was a quarter for anywhere you wanted to go.
We just made the one hour loop to see what was on the loop. Disappointed to find out that the route had been shortened and we couldn't stop at the other marina on the island. We wanted to see it as that's where we'd likely keep our boat if we ever end up down here.
Sam and Pat had friends coming in for a visit, so we headed back to the boats to have lunch and wait on them. After they arrived, we took the trolley to the beach after determining that Boudreaux could ride along if crated. We all had an hour of beach time until the next trolley came by which I think was enough for everyone. The winds continue to be 25+ knots out of the south, so the surf was up and the sand was flying.
After getting back to the boats, quick showers (including Boudreaux), Docktales on Longhawk, and then out to dinner.
As we were arriving back at the dock, 2 boats came in from offshore. Watching them try to dock was frightening as we'll be doing likewise tomorrow. The first guy took 4 attempts to back in before swinging around and heading in bow first.
Tomorrow, off to Rockport.