We’ve decided to stay put for a couple of days because of predicted rain for tomorrow and Friday, and some leaking shaft seals that needed to be checked out. Fortunately a mechanic was able to come by the boat about noon and had the problem solved in about 15 minutes. Apparently the seals just needed to be tightened – we breathed a sigh of relief that it was nothing major.

After the mechanic left, we took a walk over to the Baytowne Wharf, a village like setting with restaurants, shops, and various activities. It’s amazing how deserted the area was, because this is a huge resort with several high rise condo buildings. We had lunch in one of the few restaurants that was open and we were the only ones there. Lunch was great – award winning gumbo and smoked BBQ wings. The wings had a very crispy skin with no breading or batter on them and a very nice smoky flavor – although different, they were as good as the wings at Phil’s in Saugatuck, which have been my favorite wings until now. Everything on the menu was gluten-free, except for the hamburger bun, and they keep the kitchen area gluten-free – pretty amazing!

Of course the clouds started rolling in by mid-afternoon, so no sunset. The clouds and rain seem to be following us. Just call us the rainmakers!

Some photos I took while the sun was still out –