3/24/15 to 3/27/15 in North Palm Beach Marina

We explored Vero Beach for 2 days by shuttle bus to area shops and the beach. The highlight of the beach trip was seeing a huge fish jump out of the water a few times. Tarpon?.

We continue to meet so many nice people from all over mostly headed north. Our favorite meal so far has been chicken parm. and brownies!! It paid off freezing leftovers from meals we had prior to leaving. It has made it easy on the matie so far.

 Kathy purchased a new lime green snorkel set at the dive shop, since the blue one is in a place we have not looked yet!!! We caught up on boat chores, laundry and will set out early for Hobe Sound. The monkees picked out a great book for me. I have already finished " true colors" by Kristen Hannah. It was hard to put down.

I started a new book "The Elegant Gathering of White Snows" by Kris Radish, which is a fun read so far. I've also started a few art projects. I'm glad I brought lots to do, it's keeping me out of the Captain's hair!!! We made a quick stop in Ft. Pierce to top off our ice. It was the best slide by hand off that we  have ever done. No stinking stopping for TomKat! It was awesome! The Ft. Pierce and St. Lucie inlets were  full of dolphins. Tom let the First Matie take control for a bit. She even wore the appropriate boating apparel!

It was an overcast but we made it to Hobe Sound anchorage dry. We have seen many osprey nests all along the ICW. They are entertaining to watch as they circle around and back to their nests. Tom went swimming at our anchorage, where the water was warm & clean. Kathy passed on this activity!  Sunrises and sunsets have been spectacular. With lots of gulf stream clouds in the distance.

 Jupiter Inlet lighthouse was a grand sight as we cruised by. I have many songs by Glenn Yarborough stuck in my head as we meander down the ICW. My "Altered Sister" BJ made me a copy of his CD that I put on my Ipod. I'm enjoying it immensely! Thank you!

 We headed to North Palm Beach Marina after 6 bridges in 14 miles.

We needed to wait for half of them so not too bad. Arrived about 2 hours before torrential rain hit. I had already taken a shuttle to publix and waded back to the van with our supplies! We will stay for 2 night due to weather and hopefully head just off shore to head south.