“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” Maria Robinson
Saying Goodbye to Green Turtle Bay
We are excited to be starting the Tennesse River portion of our adventure. Before we leave, I have a few fun facts from GTB that I would like to share.
The bay is named after the thousand of green turtles that live here.The marina uses electricity to control the algae in this area.The little container that is next to our boat is used to control midges, these insects are similar in appearance to mosquitos, but they do not bite. The marina fills hundreds of these containers with larvicide each year at a cost of $40,000 per year.The covered dock next to the boat ramp is definitely the “Party Dock” for GTBM. These boat owners live here in the summer. They have their boats, tiki bars, grills, patio furniture, and more.On the party dock, Rick was invited to tour a boat similar to this one, only much bigger. Deck, living room, kitchen, 4 bedrooms, and 3 1/2 baths, not to mention the slide on the back. The cost of the one he toured – $800,oo0. A little different than living on our little tug.Our goodbye gift, a prancing blue heron at sunrise.
