On to Tarpon

From Venice we had a great sail up to Gulfport.  The anchorage was no where near as crowded as on our trip down in January.  The snowbirds were headed north.  From there we motored up the ICW to a spot just off of Dunedin then went on up to Tarpon Springs.  Again it was all timed to come in on high tide.  My niece Jacque and her family live nearby so we were fortunate enough to spend time with them. Since we have been to Tarpon several times we could be tour guides for the waterfront and all it's attractions.  We  kept Sophie overnight and had a great time showing her around town even more on Sunday.

The Anclote River leading to Tarpon Springs

Blowing the conch.

Aunt Pat and Ginny

The motley crew 

Nate's favorite picture

Sophie at the Tarpon Springs YC

Ginny at the wheel

Welcome aboard Blue Moon

One of the old sponge boats now on display.

Three pretty ladies.

Mom and kids

Happy, happy

Matt came home from a business trip and was able to join us!!

It's so hard to wait on girls!!

Nate and the turtle

Hambone if there ever was one!

This guy was amazing.

This former sponge boat now runs tourists down the river and across
to Anclote Key and the lighthouse there.

Sophie in the dingy.

Nate kept asking to get in the "tiny boat" so we indulged.

A shrine to St. Michael the Archangel by a family grateful for a miracle.