Pepromenon Adventures: 11/3-11/10 Down the Florida coast

Henry Flagler's fancy hotel is now Flagler College

Nov 3-4
We pulled into the mooring field at St Augustine Municipal Marina for a 2 day stay. This is a party town and we enjoyed dining out at OC Whites, and A1A Brewery among others. We attended a Cruisers get together at Casa Maya on their lovely backyard porch. Walked around Flagler College which was previously Henry Flagler's very fancy hotel. It is spectacular! Fountains and incredible tile and wood carvings.
We have started running into boaters we met along the way either on this trip or last year's trip.
Pepromenon has a new nickname- "Pep". Its too frustrating spelling this name to all the bridge operators!

Pepromenon moored in front of the fort downtown St Augustine

Bridge of Lions- The only drawbridge with a stoplight

Nov 5

Departed for New Smyrna Beach. A 65 mile day. That's a long day going 5-6 knots. Mangroves now line the ICW. And its getting hot! A bit too hot! We anchored at Ponce Inlet at Rockhouse Creek. The anchorage has beautiful water since its an inlet. There is a large breakwater that protects the anchorage. We could hear waves all night long.

Nov 6

We travelled on to Dragon Point on the Indian River. Another 11 hour day. We grilled out and hit the sack early.

A pretty rainbow

Nov 7-9
On to Vero Beach, one of our favorite stops. Mooring balls are very reasonable, the marina has a boater's lounge with TV, and the city runs a free bus system. We had some boat parts sent here and Bob fixed the auto pilot and leaky head! We rode the bus to town for groceries, did laundry, got propane and enjoyed a little R and R at the beach. We ran into Hannya and David who we met on last year's trip. They are from England and have been cruising for 22 years. We revisited Waldo's at the Driftwood Inn for an oceanside lunch with live music.