Trip to Kemah

Patricia and I recently finished moving our trawler from Mississippi to Kemah Texas. A couple of friends joined us on the trip and both of them took some great pictures I wanted to share with the forum in a few posts. These shots begin in New Orleans and end up near Houma Louisiana. We traveled a few miles up the Mississippi River and locked into the Harvey Lock (mile 0 on the GIWW)- where we continued west.There are a few pictures of some of the industry we have in the area, including a yacht being finished at Trinity Yachts. We were instructed by DHS to "clutch ahead" as three of these guys boarded our vessel and checked us out just East of Houma. I had to ask the officer what that meant
Kathleen treated us that night to a wonderful layered cheese mold- just one of several preplanned dishes that was enjoyed by all. *It was a great trip-

Having trouble with pics. Bear with me.

Jack up rigs west of Houma

These pics are from Houma, through Morgan City and on to Shell Morgan In Intracoastal City for the night. Near GIWW miles 80-85 we saw between 25 and 35 bald eagles!! Apparently they are making quite a comeback and I read where this area is a popular nesting place. Wallace Bayou is in the same area- a beautiful old growth cypress swamp. I also have a shot of Galley Mike at the helm. We visited with George Danner at Shell Morgan. He was on his way to Gulf Shores and is a writer for Waterway Guides.

Great Pix. Thanks for sharing!

Saturday was from Shell Morgan to Shell Island- we thought. We had to settle for Bayou Choupique (Shoo' Pick) near Lake Charles.

*Leland- Bowman Lock
*Galley Mike in the Galley
*Breakfast! No Grits.
*Lunch! Pan seared Tilapia and Kathleen's fruit salad
*Grand Lake Swing Bridge
*Heavy traffic near Devil's Elbow
*Heavy Industrial at the Calcasieu River
*White pelicans on Bayou Choupique

****IN' A....INCREDIBLE!!!! Absolutely awesome pics. Thanks for posting!!!! Who was behind the lens???....I can surely tell that those pics really pop!!! The Bald eagles are too cool!!!

You gonna be down here this weekend???? Call me!!!! Come by and have a drink....12-1...can't miss us!!!

My buddy Mike took most of the shots with a DSLR camera he just got with a great zoom lense. We couldn't believe we were seeing so many eagles.
We are not going to make it this weekend but we definately will make it for next weekend. I will give you a call