Tortugas Tour

Today’s destination was Daytona Beach.  We started a bit late because we had some last-minute chores taking advantage of the marina amenities before anchoring again tonight.  The Captain and Admiral were in great form pulling away from the dock.  It did help that the strong …

I decided to share today with you even though I said I might not.  It was a very different day from the last four.  Remember I stated earlier that flexibility is necessary when you are on a boat. Today was one of those days!  In …

Our destination today was St. Augustine, Florida.  It is the oldest city in the US established by European Settlers.  It is coming up on 450 years. Last night was more restful than the previous two nights – no blowing wind, no rain shower and Cumberland …

We turned in for the night last night after finishing the day’s journal, checking the anchor, making sure the anchor light was on, talking with parents and opening windows and portholes.  It was quite a lovely evening.  The partial moon was bright in the clear …

What a gorgeous morning after a freshwater rinse in the wee hours of the morning.  You open some windows before you settle in for the night–and at 3am in the morning when you hear that wonderful rain sound on the roof, you better check those …

 The day of our long-awaited voyage to the Dry Tortugas has finally arrived.  For retired folks who really enjoy sleeping in, we arose before Old Sol.  Engine checks were already being done before the coffee finished brewing.  I was thinking about setting up a quick …