It finally happened-we reached warm weather! Actually slept with the hatches open and have rolled up our plastic enclosure. Pretty soon we will retire the fleece!! Enjoyed staying in Titusville Municipal Marina for several days. We rented a car and toured the Kennedy Space Center (in the cold rain!). It was really fascinating and the movies they showed kept the pace moving. They have a real Saturn rocket in one building--it is enormous. Was nice to hear many foreign languages being spoken and it seemed a hit with all. Got out too late to visit the National Seashore, but did see many new birds on the approach road.

This is an important point--when any of you plan this trip, we really feel leaving earlier than 9/29 would be advisable. We did an extra delay 'cause of Sandy, but once daylight savings ends, the days get very short. You leave with the sun in your eyes and end with the sun in your eyes--that is when it's sunny (ha, ha) Seriously, steering and watching for marks is really tough with the low angle of the sun.

The last few days we've been having great weather AND we actually sailed for about 2 hours. A beautiful reach down the ICW, jib only, 9 knots and no tacking! Wind angle was perfect and we didn't need to worry about sliding over to the 3 foot spots.

Cocoa is charming. Lots of artist studios and restaurants and shoes (I know some of you would love that!). Found a great knitting store and a Zumba studio. Having friends over tonight to teach them Mexican Train. Then tomorrow we're off for a short day, 20 miles, after Zumba. Can't beat this life!