We arrived here Sunday and rented a car to do some errands. We are less than an hours ride down I95 from my cousins' Elaine and Alan in Viera. We left the boat on the mooring and drove up to spend a couple days with them. We had fun catching up on old times, playing with their grandchildren, and driving around to see the area. We found that we really like that community and will consider it for our relocation when we sell the Maine house.
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| Courtyard as you enter front door of Elaine's |
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Billy walking up to front door of Elaine's house
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One of the biggest thrills was going to the wildlife preserve to see alligators. I got out to take pictures (the only brave soul) and a rather large one was basking in the sun right on the edge of the water. I said, "oh, he's asleep" and no sooner had I said that, when he jumped up with an open mouth! I didn't think I could move that fast. It scarred Elaine so much that she twisted her already sore knee and now will probably have to see a doctor for it. We also got to see nesting blue herons, a turtle, lots of birds that I have yet to identify, and 6-8 alligators.
Now we are ready to set out again in the morning travelling north on the ICW towards Jacksonville and on up to the Chesapeake by mid April.
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| This is the guy that jumped up at me! |
Your adventures sound quite literally amazing. I envy you. I have a question, did you or do you own the bel esprit? I am not sure if it is the same one, but I am actually looking at a Gemini 105m 2000 that is for sale in Jacksonville. I was wondering if it is yours? I actually have another that is a 1996 that I might get because it is closer and quite a bit cheaper. But having a newer model peaks my interest.
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