Rocky Bayou SP (Nov 19-26, 2017)

Sunday - We have decided that this stop is too much out if the way and will not be a part of our trip next year. It was a windy trip, but the MH did very well. The sun was bright and the air cool. We got into our site (33), got set up, and took a walk.
Monday - Brrrr!!!! It was 37 degrees this morning. We hoped by the time we reached Florida it would warm up. It is supposed to do so later in the week. We took a walk down to the boat ramp and tried the Tenkara rods to see if we could catch some Mangeove Snapper. We managed a couple pinfish but the snapper wouldn’t cooperate. The campground is full.
Tuesday - We needed to stock up, so we went to Publix and Walmart in the morning. They are very close. It is still a little too windy and looking like rain to put the kayaks in, so we went down to The boat ramp armed with our fly rods. Joan finished for a while, but not catching anything, she decided to read. John found a good fly, a yellow streamer, and started catching mangrove snapper. Sadly, they were all about 1 inch short of being able to keep. Fun anyway.
Wednesday - It was even windier today, so we hiked the Rocky Bayou Trail. It was an easy hike, but you need to watch out for protruding roots.
Thursday - Happy Thanksgiving friends. We departed from turkey tradition and enjoyed shrimp and steak on the grill. It was just the two of us, but enjoyable. We took a nice hike in the afternoon under welcomed sunshine and enjoyed watching Casa Blanca in the evening. We could almost smell the smoke it was so thick in most of the scenes.
Friday - We went down to the boat ramp and John fished while Joan read. John saw many mangrove snapper, but none would bite.
Saturday - We drove to Turkey Creek Park and hiked the one mile boardwalk that follows the creek by the same name. Many use this facility for exercise and swimming in hot weather. There is a kayak launch at the far end, but it is about a 100 yards from the parking there. It is really a beautiful creek and the boardwalk is quite impressive.
Sunday - We opted to stay close today because Joan is battling a cold and John seems to be finally getting over his and we didn’t want to pass it on to others. We also haven’t quite felt up to putting the kayaks in, but hopefully will do better at our next stop. John tried one last time down at the boat ramp, but managed only one short mangrove snapper.