As we travel north we begin to say goodbyes to crews who are ending their trips in the south. Unlike Tiffany Rose which is completing her journey by heading home, many of the people we have met along the way are leaving their boats down south with plans to return again next year, and the next... This will let them begin their next trip already in the warm zone. It is funny to be bidding farewell to these new friends and wonder if and when our paths will cross again.
The last few days we have been back at Vero Beach taking advantage of the ease of shopping and other errands here. And of course the beach itself. We have had days of large, bone crushing waves pounding in and some time of more gentle, Christopher friendly waves. One time there was wildlife commotion in the water and the word “shark” spread along the shore. The lifeguards blew a horn and raised the “do not go in the water” flag. Turns out the action was from a pair of large manta rays fondly but awkwardly embracing with occasional fins poking out looking a bit sharkish. They kept the beach closed for a while not wanting any swimmers to get caught up in their activity.
Our rafting partners (the boat we are tied together with on the mooring ball) is Maggie M with Chris ( Christopher’s “same name” friend) and Divya on board. This has been great fun especially since we love to play guitar together in the evenings. And since we are tied at the hip we have been sharing our suppers as well. Dinner and music is a great way to end any fine day! We hope to connect again along the way as they head up to the Chesapeake Bay as their destination.
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