Tuesday November 11, Sunflower Bend mm78.9 to Tensas Cutoff mm 12.2

At 0742 we are ready to leave but are waiting for a northbound tow, Rosinton, to pass us first as we are anchored in a narrow part of the river with many bends.  Anchor up at 0820 and depart. Travel is uneventful, passing 5 tows.  Anchor was down at 1624 in Big Briar Creek off the Tensas Cutoff.   Immediately dropped the dingy and Tom rowed us over to Simpatico for cocktails. Bill and Connie were heading to the Eastern Shore Marina tomorrow and we were headed to Dog River so we decided to share drinks and dinner.  Bill grilled brats and we enjoyed beers and conversation.  As we headed back to Greeks Folly, the night was black, no light from the moon or the stars, and the noises of nature are everywhere.  As we safely make it back, and are on board, we decide to check for alligators in the marsh.  If you shine a spotlight on an alligators’ eyes they are shiny and look like reflectors.  We found 4 gators and they all seemed to be looking right back at us. Great night!

Pulling up anchor in the morning