Jacksonville, Palm Coast & New Smyrna

30 October - 2 November 2015    128.2 sm total

We left Amelia Island Yacht basin at about 1000 am on a rising tide to have plenty of water at some low spots. We had dinner with Ron & Jan the night before which was our last together. They will leave the boat in Jacksonville for a week and Jan has jumped ship and will not continue. Ron has a friend that will join him back to Dunedin.They left us as we crossed the St. Johns River.

Leaving Amelia Island.

Another dolphin escort!

A strange encounter!

He forgot to put the drain plug in. 

Boat Us  to the rescue.

Saturday in Jacksonville was spent at the stadium watching the Florida Gators beat the Georgia Bulldogs. Our son and daughter along with the 4 grandkids were there in the RV section for tailgating. It was a huge party. And it was also Halloween!

Prepping for a low country boil.

The grandkids in costume for trick or treating.

Sunday morning we departed for Palm Coast where we got invited to stay at another MTOA members home dock.Thank you John & Mary Slattery. It was a pleasant trip and a great nights stay.

Leaving Beach Marine, Jacksonville.

Passing St. Augustine inlet.

John & Mary on their lanai.

Since we left Palm Coast just at sunrise we arrived in New Smyrna a little after noon. The boat needed washing so that was done. Later we walked to Canal Street and explored. We ended up having dinner at The Corkscrew, it was fabulous!