Astor, FL to Silver Glen Springs

We cruised up to the Astor boat ramp and picked up our friends, Tony, Karen & Mike and took them for another boat ride. We were headed to Silver Glen Springs and took Blue Creek for a nice side trip on the way. It is beautiful through there.

Once at the springs we put our suits on and got out the snorkels and fins.

Water was cool, clear and very refreshing. We spent a few hours there and headed back to the boat ramp. They had to be in GA that evening. It was a short day but a fun one. Tony drove part of the way back.

Once we’d dropped them off, we headed back to the glen for the night. Jim did a bit of  snorkeling,  While I tried to get a picture of a turtle sunning itself.   With a nice cool breeze it was time for some reading. My sister had given me a large roll of white mesh material and I hung a piece from the rear handrails to help block the sun. We have enough for both sides. It really helps keep the boat cool..even keeps some of the bugs out. We have a screen for the rear..but no side screens yet. Another great day on the water. Air temp and breeze made it one of the best.

Great day on the water

We spent the night at G109 on the St Johns River. Normally we see several gators cruising the area but not this morning.

I took Raisin ashore and sat in the dingy while Jim  cruised the boat past for photos.

We normally don’t have any pictures of the boat in motion unless Larry and Diane, aboard River Nomad, are cruising with us.

We were surprised that we could hardly hear the engine over the noise of the water as he passed.

One we had finished our photo session we headed N. Once we got to marker G3, we anchored for the night. Had a nice cross breeze and got a good nights sleep.