The Cruise - Week 14,Taking a Break - March 30-April 4, 2015

Monday, March 30, 2015

Departed Peck Lake                                    1410

            Anchorage

Arrived Jensen Beach Bridge                        1630

            Anchorage, mile marker 981

Total day’s run 11 statute miles (10 nm), 1044 miles total.

Dingying back to Dubhe

Although the wind early was 15-20 kts, the holding was excellent so we had a very restful night and slow start in the morning.  We dingyed over to the beach and spent a couple of hours walking and had lunch.  There were a few people who had come by boat but there are not roads so it was certainly not crowded.  We decided to move today so we could have a shorter day tomorrow to Fort Pierce.  It was a pleasant, short run and we anchored on the northwest side of the Jensen Beach Bridge.  We are exposed to the north but the wind is forecast to be light from the southeast tonight. Today, we came past the St. Luci River where the Okeechobee Waterway begins.  So now for the first time we are retracing our path.

Walk to the beach

Another selfie

Nancy loves the beach

             

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Departed Jensen Beach Bridge                            1410

            Anchorage, mm 981

Arrived Fort Pierce                                             1630

            Harbor Town Marina

Total day’s run 16 statute miles (14 nm), 1060 miles total.

Quiet night at anchor although the wind clocked around to the north northwest causing a light chop.  It was supposed to stay southeast to west.  We got an early start and an uneventful trip to the marina where we will leave Dubhe for a week while we to North Augusta for Nancy’s family gathering and to Beaufort for Lane’s baptism on Easter.  We will rent a car today then run up to Vero Beach to see Debbie and Frank then get an early start tomorrow so we can get to Beaufort about 1:00.  From there we will go to North Augusta and back to Beaufort. 

This marina is very nice and appears to be secure.  Two boat owners here have already said they would keep an eye on her.  Boaters at marinas look after each other.  We should be back on the move Tuesday, April 7.

 

On Wednesday we drove to Beaufort to see Lane for a couple of hours then on to North Augusta.  Lane crawled more than ever before while we were there.  He is such a happy baby.  He whimpered a little when I first came near, but soon was quiet happy to have me hold and play with him.  This was a long day and it was nice to finally get to our destination and sleep in our bed.  Thursday (Maundy Thursday) we slept in, then spent the day with chores such as washing clothes, and I finished my income tax returns; federal, South Carolina, AND Georgia.  We met Brendan, Tara, and Lilly after he got off work, at their new house under construction.  I was quite amazed at the size of the home and am very proud of them for managing their finances over the past few years so they could realize this dream.  Friday (Good Friday) Nancy and I kept Lilly all day.  She is so much fun, so sweet, and so smart.  We painted (water colors are her favorite), played, went to Walmart for eggs and dye for Easter eggs, had lunch at COSTCO, shopped, took a nap, and went to the park.  A truly wonderful day to remember. Saturday, we went to Nancy's family (Hallman) reunion in North Augusta, then drove to Beaufort.  Sunday, Easter was a wonderful day with family.  Lane was baptized at Saint John's Lutheran Church in Beaufort.  It was like home going there.  I miss my church.