A sort of dreary day for our trip across Charlotte Harbor to Boca Grande. We dithered about whether to stay in Punta Gorda because of the wind (and the wonderful hospitality) but wanted to have some time to explore Boca Grande on Gasparilla Island. Cliff conferred several times with the BG dock master Susan and we ended up leaving late in the morning. The trip is fairly short and it was, as they say, blowing like stink once we got there. Susan and her dock helpers made our landing as easy as possible. We were surprised that Boca Grande marina is small….not grande at all. Miller’s Landing, the on-site casual restaurant, was a perfect spot for an early dinner. And a GIANT hot fudge sundae for dessert!
A mangrove across from our mooring had a resident osprey who seemed to spend inordinate amounts of time in this dead tree perch. His/her nest was about 50 yards away.
A moody sky was our backdrop on the first afternoon in Boca Grande.