Across Lake Okechoobee

Mostly smooth day.  Had to wait a few minutes for Indiantown Railway Bridge to open (train came through).  The Port Mayaca Lock was just open (no up or down), but still had to communicate with Lock Tender to get permission to enter, etc… very smooth.  Great trip across the Lake (much different than last year).  Smooth trip through WHAT IS NOW THE MOORE HAVEN LOCK... IN 2021 NAME WAS CHANGED TO JULIAN KEEN JUNIOR LOCK... BUT APPARENTLY IT HAS BEEN CHANGED BACK.  Interestingly... it seems the Lock Tender decided not to answer our radio call till the 4th time (we were using the Julian Keen Junior name it had last year (and is shown on app).  Anyway.. smooth trip through the lock.  Seems it was the day for railroad bridges... and we had to wait a full hour for the Railroad Bridge that is right after the lock... communicated nicely on the phone... but still a long delay.  SQUEEZED into our spot on the dock at River House Marina... about 4 ft to spare in front and same behind... but all is well.  Here it today’s Track








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