May 4th- Vero Beach to Melbourne, FL

We left Vero today. We’re a little sad to leave but it was time to go. I’m glad we spent the extra time here. Coronavirus made things difficult but we still had some fun. Florida is relaxing much of its restrictions so maybe that is another reason to mosey on. Having a car for a week was a real luxury.

Some scenes from Vero-

Ollie looking for squirrels on the power lines.

The green machine.

Some evening shots of the marina the night before we left.

Me and Ollie getting water and ice after our last pizza dinner.

Tired from playing with Maggie. Ready for sleep. (I love this pic)

We got Catalpa ready most of the day yesterday and still had a few things to do in the morning. Eventually we announced our departure to the marina, dropped the mooring line, paraded around the mooring field a bit, and hit the ICW.

Goodbye Vero

The marker at the entrance. I have a G139 sticker on the dinghy motor now.

Finally on the ICW again.

Osprey nest with a chick.

Finally our destination for the night. The Melbourne bridge.

Today was a short 6 hour trip. Melbourne bridge is not a very scenic spot but an adequate anchorage with a spot to land Ollie. Catalpa ran well and I was able to do a little sailing. We actually passed 2 sailboats today. The zipper on the sail cover broke so I have to do something about that at some point. Olliver is a little sick so he’s going to have some rice and turkey tonight. Lynne and I are having shrimp!