While we’re in Miami we spent an afternoon at the Miami Museum of Science and Planetarium. We saw a Planetarium show, walked through the wildlife center and did just about all of the hands-on exhibits ( pictures in the album ). Braden also installed pressure water on the boat. Now
While we’re waiting for weather we’ve been keeping busy around Coconut Grove. CocoWalk is within walking distance from the marina, so we’ve been there several times for food, drinks and a movie ( The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo ). On New Years Eve we went to see the
We made the loooong trip to Tallahassee this weekend. Some highlights from our last trip of the year…
The common rule of thumb is that you don’t set out in a slow(er) boat crossing the gulf stream when there is any wind with a northern component. Translated for us: our boat will take a minimum of 10 hours to get across and a lot can change
Last night we stumbled upon more big margaritas… and they were 2 for 1.
Its now looking… and smelling… like Christmas on the boat.
Its a great day when you have lunch at Bagel Bagel. Its one of our favorite places in Tallahassee… and they’ve opened quite a few locations throughout the state. Tonight we watched the sunset from the Water Taxi, then had dinner on Las Olas Blvd.
Have you hugged your dreams today?
We are all ready to go… but it is bad luck to leave on Friday. We moved onto the boat yesterday and got all settled in. Braden and I spent today organizing, cleaning and one last trip home to check on things. Ethel spent the day doing what she does
This was the start of our provisioning… a trip to CostCo. In the last two weeks we’ve fully stocked the boat… with a lot of shopping. * 2 trips to Ft. Lauderdale * 1 trip to Sailorman * 1 trip to Boat Owners Warehouse * 5 trips to West Marine * 1 trip to
We’re all packed and our clothes are loaded on the boat. In case you’re wondering what 2 months of clothes look like… Braden Erin
Solar panels are mounted… radio is installed. We have a few more things to take care of, and then we are on our way.