Peter and I having joined Phil and Vince on the boat on Friday, are now settling to a routine as we pass down the ICW. We are mostly motoring but have taken every opportunity to get the sails up. The weather when we arrived was appalling, -10 when we started driving, and just about zero when we joined the boat. Peter became quite excited when it got to zero as it had been -25 at times home in Canada, so this represented a significant improvement. However, not the winter sunshine any of us were hoping for!
We had a great stopover in a place called St.Augustine, which was tres chic and full of character. It had also warmed up a lot and we could ditch the hats and gloves. Peter Vince and I tried to go late night clubbing (about 9.30) but the band packed up as soon as they saw us? I think they went off to think about their target audience!
Lots of good cooking going on a well supplied boat. Probably too much drinking, which is really being led by Peter!
The main distraction has been the bird life. An abundance of Pelicans, Herons, Ospreys, vultures and others as well as dolphins have kept amused.
Meeting nice people along the way and last evening were invited to a sundowner in the marina, couples from Quebec,Alaska,etc. all had tales to tell of their trips both done and forthcoming. It puts you in the mood to do more. Should get to Ponce de Leon later today. Crew dressed in shorts today. Vince sporting questionable white welling tons? Maybe crossing to the Bahamas early next week? Watch this space.
Terry
The day after the above photo was taken, Terry offered Phil some advice about the importance of style and poise in all things, skills Terry has learned from America's Top Model.
It's cold
Getting warmer!
Wow. A testament to years of cleqn living!!! Lol.
ReplyDeleteTerry, you look great... But your arms are on backwards.
JP