Days 20, 21 & 22 - Dauphine Island to Orange Beach

We spent a rather restless night anchored off Dauphine Island and got up very early to head for Orange Beach ahead of another front coming in.  Once we crossed Mobile Bay everything settled down and we enjoyed the scenery along each side of the intercoastal canal.  We passed Lulu's Restaurant which is owned by Jimmy Buffet's sister.  Getting into Orange Beach Marina was one of the most difficult things we have encountered yet!  It was very confusing and we hit the bottom twice but were able to get off.  We called the marina and nobody could guide us in.  Finally, we were able to talk to the dockmaster and he was able to help us and after arriving everything was great.  The people here are very accommodating and go out of their way to assist you in any way they can.  They even have a courtesy car which we used yesterday to go grocery shopping and church this morning.  Today is Mike's birthday and we went to Tacky Jack's for lunch and rode bikes for a couple of hours.  This is really a beautiful area with white sandy beaches.  We're having some work done on the boat tomorrow and will probably be heading for Pensacola Tuesday or Wednesday.