Monday, December 26, 2005

Vero Beach, Florida

We had a wonderful time in Vero Beach; met new friends; contacted old friends and had a special Christmas. Thank you so much to everyone. We are hoping to leave on Wednesday for Fort Pierce and then on to Miami and the Bahamas. Looking forward to some warm, clear water!!

Christmas 2005, Vero Beach, Florida - thank you Pam and Don!!! Posted by Picasa

Anyone care for more champagne?? Posted by Picasa

Kim, from Amanzi, with Leona's help, cooked us a fabulous South African Brunch for Christmas Day. Posted by Picasa

We spent Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with friends of Bill and Leona, Don and Pam at their home in Vero Beach. We had a wonderful Christmas. Posted by Picasa

Sea Holly and Voyageur C moored in Vero Beach and dressed for Christmas. Posted by Picasa

Here's the tree all decorated, complete with lights!! Posted by Picasa

Sea Holly had a Christmas tree!! Marco and Sylvie left us in Vero Beach to spend some time with family and work in Fort Lauderdale. We miss them! Posted by Picasa

Life is soooo stressful on board!! Posted by Picasa

Bill and Ray doing boat projects. Posted by Picasa

Abby got quite a surprise and so did we when this boat passed us in the ICW!! Posted by Picasa

Abby relaxing on the back porch. Posted by Picasa

This yacht was just being commissioned. The helicopter was still in shrink wrap. Some people have far too much money!! Posted by Picasa

Another interesting swing bridge at Titusville, Florida. We anchored here for 2 days in 40 knot winds - Abby was confined to the boat and I was sea sick!! Posted by Picasa

Our favour anchorage so far, Matanzas Inlet just outside St. Augustine. Posted by Picasa

The remains of Fort Matanzas and we just missed catching a dolphin on film. Posted by Picasa

Friday, December 16, 2005

We are in Vero Beach, Florida, planning to stay here till after Christmas when we'll head further south and start looking for a good weather window to cross to the Bahamas. Will try and get some photos posted but wanted to wish everyone a wonderful holiday -may you have fair winds and calm seas!!!! Posted by Picasa

Monday, December 05, 2005

St. Augustine, Florida

We had a wonderful time in St. Augustine. It is a magical city made even more special by a surprise visit from our daughter, Sara who flew in for the weekend. I hate saying goodbye - she is leaving this morning so we will be back to computer/phone communication. We're headed further down the ICW this morning, hoping to be in Vero Beach around the 10th or 11th of December but the week is promising crappy weather so ...

St. Augustine, Florida


The Bridge of Lions entering the historic district of St. Augustine. Posted by Picasa

Outside Flagler College, neat chain!! Posted by Picasa

Outside Flagler College, neat chain!! Posted by Picasa

A lighted cruise ship coming through the Bridge of Lions. Posted by Picasa

Ray and Sara on the Bridge of Lions, St. Augustine. Posted by Picasa

Flagler College, formerly the Ponce de Leon Hotel (1800's) in St. Augustine. Posted by Picasa

The Casa Monica hotel in St. Augustine. Posted by Picasa

Missed this one - the cruising crew at Victoria's birthday dinner. Posted by Picasa

Sara in St. Augustine - she surprised us for the weekend - what a treat!!! Posted by Picasa

Victoria with her banana birthday cake!! Posted by Picasa