(Picture - Two If By Sea on the transient dock with St. Pete in the background)

Overall, this is a large marina, consisting of three basins. The north basin now consists of 12 mooring balls, only a few of which are being used. The central basin, where we are, is relatively small with less than 100 slips and a 500-foot wall/dock for transients. The south basin is larger with close to 500 slips. The central basin reminds us of Regatta Pointe as there is a wide range of boats in varying degrees of maintgenance and size. The transient dock, full upon our arriving, is now practically empty.

Yesterday morning, we took a walk down the St. Pete Pier to the inverted pyramid building at the end. Once a popular, crowded facility with restaurants and retail shops, it is now completely closed. However, it is not being allowed to fall into disrepair. It is clean, no graffiti on the pier walls or on the building itself. There is 24-hour security, as well.

In the afternoon, we headed into town and walked down toward the yacht club, a beautiful facility taking up a small city block. Can’t imagine the cost of membership.

We did walk by and inot a Kilwins ice cream store with a 50% coupon in my pocket. We resisted the temptation and walked back out. However, on the way back to the boat, we walked by, and into, Hops and Props which offers a variety of local brews. I felt obligated to support a local vendor with a pint of Green Bench IPA from Green Bench Brewery in St. Pete. Did I mention the alcohol rating of 7.3%? After our strenuous day, a nap was in order in the cockpit, to get ready for cocktail hour.

Wednesday will be our last day here. We plan to take the trolley down to the Dali Museum. We’ve been there before, but the new building is supposed to be spectacular. Then, later, out to dinner for our last night.