Still in Florida! Nov 16th - Nov 25th

We missed a few short  weather windows for our sail over to the    Bahamas  since our last post. It is all good as we have been keeping busy enjoying the weather, friends, events and simply getting accustomed to being on the boat while doing a few small maintenance jobs that are better done here in Florida at a dock as opposed to a mooring ball in the Bahamas. 

I had purchased a new lens from Amazon to take photos on my I phone before I left BC. Now it's time to practice!

It was a bit challenging trying to get the lens in the right position on the phone to get a decent photo, but after 20 or so shots I got these photos.

I never tire of watching these pre-historic looking Pelicans as they fly, float around in the water, or just hang around the dock. 

We look forward to going to The Fort Pierce Saturday Market. It has lots to offer, entertainment, amazing produce, cheese, fresh herbs, baked goods etc. etc.

Guy, especially likes to get a breakfast bowl. Roasted potatoes topped with a veggie filled omelet.

We had read about these Pom Pom mushroom and their medicinal properties while still in BC. To our surprise here they were. They are easy to cook and taste like scallops.

One of my favorite vendors is the Orchid Man. Since I am lacking space inside Miss Ellie, I purchased this small orchid! I could of bought larger exotic ones but I used my will power to walk away LOL! 

Then, there was The Bacon and BBQ Festival to attend! Wow what an eye opener that was! We are vegetarians so we just observed (even though I secretly would have enjoyed a small bite just for the taste) We eventually sat on a hill and  listened to the many talented musicians for a few hours The Heart attack dish was very popular! Yikes! 

We all had fun one evening visiting with John and Marlene and Bob on Miss Ellie. They came over with instruments in hand and played some familiar and new songs for a few hours. Talented guys!

Then there was Thanksgiving in the U.S on Thursday the 22nd.  We spent it in Jensen Beach with John, Debra and Willow. Not a traditional day, instead, we walked the beach with Willow, gathered trash and  found seabeans. Dinner was Sea Bass, asparagus, black beans and rice! Yum! Thanks Debra and John for having us over to share this day filled with gratitude.

This last weekend, we had Joe and Paula anchor in the basin of the Fort Peirce City Marina for a few nights! It was fun to catch up! We had lots of laughs and good food! We look forward to  seeing you again in Hope Town in the New Year! 

Likely going out to sea later this week! When we reach Memory Rock or West End, Bahamas any anxiety  built up from the crossing will vanish. Then, when we check in with customs and weather permitting we will sail/motor to  our winter destination for a few more days.  Our next post will be from Hope Town Bahamas! 

Have a great week......

Guy and Louise