You CAN Go Back

We have done a couple of repeat trips in the boating world the past few days. The first one was taking the kayaks back to the south fork of the St. Lucie River. This time we went the opposite way, looking for the alligators we had heard frequented the area. Unfortunately we didn't see any, but did see turtles.

The first part of the trip was through residential areas so there was lots to see. The second part was back to nature and mangroves. We didn't make it all the way to the end, because it was getting too warm out and we ended at a crossroads in the river and didn't get want to lost. This trip is best left for winter cold fronts.

Today was perfect for heading back down to the St. Lucie Inlet and the clear water of our new found mangrove island. This time we brought toys with us in Coqui...snorkeling gear and my kayak! We went around to the west side of one of the little islands and had a blast swimming and paddling. Dave even found quite a few fish along the mangrove roots, including several large snook.

There is nothing like being able to see your anchor line underwater from the bow of the boat.

Almost the whole time we were there there, this Great Blue Heron sat watching us. I guess it was used to people, because as the day went on, more and more boats arrived. 

That was our cue to leave and head back to the launch ramp via the backwaters, 'reading' the water and finding the deeper channels. Now we will be back to motorcycle trips, bicycle riding, and power walking, since all the launch ramps will be closed Saturday and Sunday. Smart move by officials since the sandbars are wall to wall people on the weekends. We have even noticed an increase during the week with many people out of work and kids out of school. We definitely distance ourselves more than others. Hope it works and keeps the virus away.