We are anchoring for several nights in Stuart Anchorage. It is well protected but speeding power boats are making a lot of wake. When that happens the boat is rocking for a while continuously. Meanwhile we bought a new crab trap, a spring opening affair, for all of $6 and tried catch some crab without any … More Stuart

Today Jan 4th is the Birthday of Peter’s late son, Joe. We bought two roses and carry them around everywhere to the Library and Shopping. The longer we carry them around the harder it is to let go. It seems like he is with us all the time. Last year we threw the flowers into … More Peter

New years Eve, we went to a Dinner Theater to enjoy entertainment and to greet 2016. We sat at the big social table. The food was very good and the songs sung by powerful Singers were good too. Everybody was very curious about our trip since they are mostly from Florida. On New Years Day … More Happy New Year from Vero Beach

The big job to replace the front window is done and 2 overhead hatches are done. We can see clearly out to the water from the bed.  Peter has been working every morning. It is satisfying to do the work on the boat assuming there will be no leaks. We are in Eau Gallie protected … More Eau Gallie

We have been cruising now for 2 1/2 months. It is more relaxing and productive than we imagined  and we find time to do things we like. Peter has started playing guitar again. Because it is so pleasurable and relaxing we are beginning to consider extending our two year plan. Christmas time is for family … More Merry Christmas

Cocoa is a really quaint town. The historical society preserved the original town plan and the modern car oriented part is well blended with the original town. A lot of antique shops and specialty shops are designed well with gardens. It is Melbourne! Any Snowbird (people in boats who winter in the south and summer … More Cocoa and Melbourne

Notes from Lee. It has been two months now since we left New York.  It is amazing that we are now accustomed to the cruising life. As far as my painting goes, I am completely settled down now. I have been painting everyday from 8:30 AM until 12:30 PM. It works fine for Peter and … More New Painting

We are in see a small town called New Smyrnia Beach, very charming and interesting. The Christmas decoration in the town is very attractive and colorful. We are standing in front of giant Christmas Tree with shiny Balls which reflect us. Peter is in the heaven called The Half Wall, a beer speciality pub, which … More Kennedy Space Center

Erie things happened in the dark last night! Last evening as we came towards a suitable anchor place we saw a mono sail boat obviously aground and nearby a trimaran unreasonably (aka touching) a green marker buoy. We went past them slowly and anchored about half a mile further on. In the night at about … More Ghost ship!

St Augustine has the most beautiful historic landmark architecture buildings influenced by Spanish culture. The background of sun and Ocean breeze going through the building creates a happy and pleasant atmosphere. The courtyards, gardens and brick colors has a distinct taste. St Augustine is the oldest continuously populated City in America Established in 1565. The … More St Augustine