December 15 - 16, 2012 Saturday - Sunday
What a treat it was as we tied up to the gas dock at the Halifax Harbor Marina, a very friendly manatee followed us up to the dock (see photos). Suzanne was able to bend over the dock and pet his "slimy" snout. It was a WARM day! We have been dreaming of warm, sunny days for a long time. We can feel the difference every mile we travel further south. The marina had a Christmas boat parade. Some boats had very elaborate music pulsating lights.
We are still taking on "raw' water, more than we want to. We will be in Vero Beach by mid week and have plans to have the raw water pump repaired. This will be a good time to hire a diver to clean the bottom, check the sacrificial zinc anodes and get our knot meter working again as well. If we are still in Vero Beach at Christmas, that will be our Christmas stop.
Sunday we transitted to New Smyrna Beach. Monday we will be in Titusville, Tuesday in Eau Gallie, then onto Vero Beach.
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| Daytona bridge supports, elaborate decor, beautifully tiled |
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| Our manatee friend |
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Lead boat of the parade, with pulsated lights and music,
the lighted dolphins on the beam moved rapidly as if swimming toward the bow. |
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Pirate Christmas sailboat, had live music,
docked one T dock away from us and entertained the marina well into the evening |
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| On our way to New Smyrna Beach, Ponce Inlet Lighthouse |
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| Pelicans waiting for a free dinner, see below |
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| Being fed by restaurant on shore |
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