Slowing down, changing crew. December 3, 2012

On November 26, we left Cumberland Island and went about 6 miles to Fernandina Beach, Florida. Some weeks ago we had arranged for Laurie to fly to Michigan from Jacksonville on December 1. As a result we stayed in Fernandina for a week. It was very relaxing and gave us a chance to get caught up on some boat projects and enjoy the city.





One day we walked across Amelia Island to the beach and enjoyed the view.






We also saw the beginning of the famous A1A highway that runs from the top of Florida to Key West.





Fernandina is a great little Florida town with nice shops, lots of restaurants and bars and very friendly people. When we checked in at the marina, the harbor master cautioned us that Fernandina, "can get it's hooks into you and you can't get away." After six days there, we knew what he meant.

On December 1, we rented a car and dropped Laurie at the airport and an hour later, our good friend Leo arrived to crew while Laurie is in Michigan seeing friends and family.

We left the next morning and had a great day on the ICW and arrived in St. Augustine at 3:00 pm. It felt good to be moving again!




This is the cross that welcomes southbound visitors.




St. Augustine lighthouse.

We tied up to a mooring ball and stayed on board for the evening enjoying "a guys' night out," with cocktails and cigars. We are going to stay two nights so we have a full day to explore the city.

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Location:St. Augustine, FL