Saturday, we got together with Carey’s cousin Pam for lunch at a local Irish Pub. I’m beginning to love those Irish Pubs! After lunch we toured an Art Festival being held in Cocoa Fl and also stopped by Pam’s daughter’s workplace for a visit. She is a Tattoo artist and a true artist she is. Beautiful work. We enjoyed the day and then back to the boat. Sunday was up and greeting new friends on the dock. Talking to boaters from different places and walks of life is an amazing thing we really enjoy. Today it was a couple from Richmond. He is a retired Navy Captain who flew helicopters and commanded the squadron that supplied the Helos for the ship I commanded. Small world. Monday, the 9th, was get moving day and we headed out for our 55-mile trip to New Smyrna Beach. This will be only the second stop in this place. We loved the first visit and are really looking forward to the second. Once stopped we made our way to the local restaurant for dinner, then back to the boat and bed. Tuesday had that long faraway look — we had committed to an 80-mile day to anchor at Pine Island. Daylight savings time gave us daylight until 7:30 PM so off we went. A really long day but we worked together to stay focused, awake, and on track. Safely moored by 7 PM, Carey fixed a grand meal, and we caught up on the local “almost war news.” More traveling tomorrow ….