Day 15

Good morning from Vero Beach, Florida!
We had a good run yesterday leaving at 7.30am, we boaters are now getting up at the crack of dawn!Still unfavorable conditions in the ocean,so we went inside on the ICW but it was very pleasant .Lots of dolphins along the way swimming near the boat crossing in front and behind also lots of bird life as we passed several lagoons..Not much traffic on the waterway today ,which made for a nice change.Just before arriving into Vero Beach Marina in the afternoon, we passed the most amazing collection do palatial homes one after another, some even chateau like in an area called St Johns Island.There sure is wealth down in this part of the USA!We docked at the Vero Beach City Marina.Many boats here .It is so popular sailboats are moored together in groups of three on one mooring ball. We understand there are some who stay here for months.Quite a little community of older probably retired folks.We took the shuttle bus into the Vero town but found it a bit disappointing.We were expecting nice restaurants and some character to the area.So we took the bus back to the Marina and ate dinner at a delightful little Riverside Cafe overlooking the ICW. Last part of the first journey tomorrow, to Jupiter .