We left St. Augustine at the crack of dawn on Friday, only to realize that another Hunter sailboat was out at the same time. So, we met Carla and Daniel of C-Time, first time cruisers who are headed for Columbia, South America! Talk about an ambitious first cruise! Actually met them when we docked in New Smyrna Beach and had a great time getting to know each other. C-Time, under sail..
En route, we went under one of the many Daytona bridges. Love the art work on this pilings on this one...
Today dawned bright and crisp (I hate "crisp" but not as much as I hate"frigid""). Our goal was Cocoa, southward through the Haulover Canal. One of the spoil islands just beyond the canal had several rosette spoonbill birds, but unfortunately, we didn't get a picture of the bubblegum pink beauties.
Further, and the sun and water play optical tricks - is it a flying saucer? - a floating bridge? - a bridge too far?...
Our goal had been the Cocoa anchorage, but we made such good time that we continued another 18 miles to the southern end of the Indian River. Tucked up in a narrow river, houses on both sides, Luke completes the setting of the anchor. Our first anchorage of the season!
Dolphins are everywhere in this anchorage. They blow, squeak, and call to each other. It is wonderful. Smokey sat on the boat edge and listened curiously.
So, it is a quiet night at anchor. Tomorrow we have only a few hours to get to Vero Beach. We will be glad to get there for a variety of reasons. Packages and parts are coming in, friends will see us there, and unfortunately - I get to see the dentist. A chunk of back molar broke off this morning, leaving me with only the rough edges of what used to be a tooth. Thanks to a reference from a good friend in Vero, I have an appointment with a dentist/oral surgeon on Tuesday. As much as I dislike going to the dentist, I am definitely looking forward to this appointment!
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