Northbound Day 11 – Heaven

After four days in Purgatory (Sebastian), we’ve now had two days of Heaven. Sunny skies, fair winds, calm seas, and cute little towns to visit. It’s such a pleasure to travel in conditions like this!

We left Cocoa Village at 8 this morning, and we were tied up in New Smyrna Beach in time for lunch.

Both stops featured cute little towns with lots of restaurants, art galleries, and home decor stores.

In retrospect, it’s a shame that Key West is dominated by T-Shirt shops. There are a couple of galleries and decor stores, but they are simply swallowed up in the junk.

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It’s interesting that my fraternity brother Jim Quinn used to work for Cummins Diesel, and he marketed the engine that powers Freedom. It is rock-solid. Other parts may fail, but the Cummins just keeps chugging along.

Also interesting that my friend from third grade – Ted Sikorsky – worked for Bradford-White, the folks who built my water heater (at home and on Freedom.) Another piece of equipment I absolutely count on.

Good work, guys!

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Tomorrow, we’re heading for St. Augustine for two days. I hope to connect with an old business associate of mine: Allison.

Also, surprisingly, my Key West buddies Steve and Jane (the ones who live in Beach Haven) are also going to be in St. Augustine – for 10 days. I expect to get together with them, as well!

After St. Augustine, we are off to Brunswick, GA (Zzzzzzzz) and then Skidaway Island, just below Savannah.

I’m expecting another great travel day tomorrow.