December 25th- St Lucie River/ Stuart FL

Evergreen is still anchored in Pendarvis Cove. The anchorage is working out for us and we will probably stick around here for a few weeks. The Pendarvis Cove park is a short dinghy ride from the boat and is ideal for Ollie’s commando raids to shore. Stuart is a longer trip in the dinghy but there is good place to tie up on Frazer Creek.

A few days ago the temperature was 83 F and it was hard to believe we were going to see any of this “cold blast, blizzard, bomb cyclone, winter storm,” but it happened. I guess I shouldn’t complain too much. We have 30s at night and 40s during the day. The change was just a bit of a shock. A week ago I was thinking about ditching some of the extra firewood and charcoal stored on board but luckily we kept it as the woodstove was recommissioned and put back in use. Captain and crew have mostly stayed on Evergreen while waiting for the weather to improve.

Some scenes from Stuart.

This rail bridge is very busy.

Morning at the park.

We have explored some of Stuart and enjoy the town. When it warms up we’ll get over there for more shore leave. There is a nice boardwalk along the waterfront with a garnish of restaurants, stores, and parks.

We are preparing for Christmas dinner. Lynne has fabricated some Christmas decorations. Tonight’s menu includes a roasted pork loin with couscous, green beans, a bottle of wine, and brownies for desert.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!! From the boat gypsies on Evergreen.