Great Loop: Tarpon Springs - Recovery
Pelicans in the Bayou 24 January 2022 Tarpon Springs is the perfect spot to recover and recharge following a Gulf crossing. We docked at the Municipal Marina in the heart of town, right on the main street. The harbormaster was friendly, and helped us tie up. One of the first things we noticed was Greek music playing softly from the lamp posts. Tarpon Springs was settled by Greek sponge divers and the town enthusiastically honors its heritage. From Amy Marie, it was just a few short steps to ShrimpWrecked Restaurant and Dockside Bar. A convenient location to celebrate our return to terra firma. It was difficult to walk a straight line from the boat to the bar. After being in a vigorously rocking boat for hours, your body instinctively reacts as if the world is still moving. The result is you feel like the ground is still rocking and you can't walk a straight line..... All this before the first sip of any cold adult b...