There were thunderstorms predicted for the area today but we left any way. We were hoping they would miss us but we were wrong. Less than 14 miles, and before the City of Mobile, it started to rain. When the thunder and lightening started we decided to find a closer anchorage. We ended up anchoring at Tensas River Cut-off at Mile 12.2 on the Mobile River. It was raining and blowing pretty good by the time we got settled in. Roy El tied up to our port.
About 13:00 it cleared up so we decided to go another 29 miles to Tensas River North anchorage at Mile 39.2+. There is still a lot of debris in the water but otherwise the river was smooth and it was actually a nice afternoon. We anchored here in about 13 feet of water with 50 anchor rode out. The current here is very strong but we got a good hold on our anchor so we should be OK. We will see what the weather brings tomorrow. Hopefully our next travel day will put us back on schedule. Elvie’s turn to cook tonight.
CO's comments: It is no fun traveling in a lightening storm; but, it was good to know that our anchor held during the storm with both our boats on one anchor.
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