A day at Green Turtle Bay
The marina is nice and has all the amenities. It’s one of the favorites of Loopers.
A day of rest from the boat sounds funny, but after 6 months and 3,263 miles, a day not traveling becomes very therapeutic. Oil change, laundry, running, workout at the fitness center, and grocery shopping, things most people do as part of their routine, become special events when living on a boat. We enjoyed the day.
We did wake up to 27 degrees this morning, which is was not part of my boat plan when we started planning this adventure almost 2 years ago.
Yes, that is ice on top of my oil bucket this morning. 
And ice on the brightwork, too.
Another thing many take for granted is long hot showers. The bright spot of a marina is getting in a shower that is large enough to wash you hair without bumping the surrounding walls with your elbows. I’m not complaining, but it is nice to have that luxury, plus not worry about running out of hot water in the middle of a good lather!
On my run over a bridge 
Many have covered slips. 
I spooked this white tail on my run 
They call this the beach. I didn’t tell them any different. 
We hope to come back here and enjoy the facilities again someday.
On Amanda’s grocery run this afternoon, she learned the little town was “turning on the lights” tonight. There was going to be a choir and a band playing to kick off the Christmas season. We got bundled up, called the shuttle (an open golf cart) and we with our frosty cheeks were in downtown 10 minutes later. We missed the official ceremony of turning on the lights, but we did get to see them all on. Amanda said she felt like she was in a Hallmark movie. I agree. I have always laughed at those movies, saying NOBODY decorates like they do in the movies. Wrong! This little town and every little store were decked out like Santa Claus was just around the corner.
You better watch out 
The water wheel was moving (literally) with the lights 
Her wheels are turning looking at all the merchandise 
This little choral group and band were really good.
We listened to the last song by the choir/band, walked around the different shops and outdoor lighted areas, and then ended up at T. Lawson’s Restaurant for dinner. Good fish tacos and a Reuben sandwich finished off a delightful day. We called Norman, the golf cart driver, and he delivered us back to our toasty little floating home.
We enjoyed this stay and respite at Green Turtle Bay. Now, with mixed emotion, we head on up the Cumberland to Nashville. The last of our boating friends will continue down the Tennessee River, headed toward the Gulf. We get to go to Nashville to see Abigail for a few days, something we have looked forward to for months, but we will miss the camaraderie and feeling of safety that boat companions offer. We will look forward to meeting our next boat buddies and catching up, perhaps, with many who have become good friends.