The Quiet Life

(Sat. Sept 22 - Dist: 9.3 mi; Avg Speed: 7.2 mph; TTT: 1:15 hrs)

Your right not very far but after a great week of fine dining, swimming and playing tourist we decided to spend some time at the beautiful anchorages on Kentucky Lake. 

Pisgah Bay was a great choice; quite large with nice camping areas along a small part of the shoreline.  A beautiful, quiet spot very near the Rock Quarry.  I was expecting a little more of a party atmosphere since it was a weekend but I guess even here with the air temp at 85 and the water at 78, summer is over.  We did some exploring in the dinghy, some swimming and a fine BBQ on Q’s End with our friends on Headquarters.  The girls even let the guys win a few games of euchre; thank you girls.

Just a couple more shots of the decorated walls at the Rock Quarry and a serene morning view of our neighbours.

(Monday Sept 24 - Dist: 6.9 mi; TTT: 1:15 hrs)

After two pleasant relaxing days in Pasgah Bay we moved a little further down Kentucky Lake on the "Land Between the Lakes" State Park and wildlife areas.  This place, Duncan Bay, actually is a restricted refuge between Nov. 1 and March 15.  We were able to see a Bald eagle capture a fish and many Golden eagles flying around.  Herons and egrets were numerous.  A very nice quiet spot and a most beautiful evening BBQ'g on Q's End.

The beautiful evening turned into a windy morning about 3 AM and made it difficult to sleep with the waves slapping against the hull and the anchor rode making noise as we "sailed" in the wind.  It got worse when we tried to retrieve our anchor: we ended up pulling up one of those lounge chairs with the plastic ribs instead of the cheap nylon.  It was heavy and the windlass wouldn't handle it so the captain to the rescue.

Next stop Paris Landing State Park, TN for another mini vacation.