I realize that all you northerners that are covered in snow are not at all sympathetic with our sub 60's temperatures, but it's cold down here! I feel that after our great effort, and slow travel by boat to southern Florida we deserve to at least put away the sweaters and down. But oh well, perhaps next week.
We have arrived
at our "final" US destination, Fort Lauderdale (that is a very loose final, since I'm not so sure that any our decisions are really final until they are executed). We actually managed to leave Vero Beach on December 27th (Velcro Beach, and yes we stayed at least a week longer than planned). Our stay at Vero was great, we met some wonderful friends that we hope to see again down the way. The trip to Lauderdale was easy and uneventful, we had great sailing for half the trip before we
had to turn on the motor as the wind died. Early monday morning we arrived at Port Everglades inlet and
headed up the New River to our home, for now. We are very grateful to John and Susan for letting us tie up at their house and enjoy this beautiful river. We even had a welcoming party come out to greet us. Since we found ourselves in Fort Lauderdale over New Years Eve we decided to take the dingy out and see what the town had to offer on this celebratory evening. The evening began with a very pleasant and warm (the last warm day we had for quite some time) boat ride down the New River. Along the way there were many decorated houses and yards full of lights for Christmas. We arrived downtown earl
y in the evening to enjoy dinner out before the night life fully enveloped the streets. As we sat at our outdoor table on the street, we were able to watch as the streets slowly filled with people and the bands began to play. At midnight we witnessed a balldrop and fireworks.
Some of the night life.
When pine trees are not available, decorate palms for Christmas.
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