Day 75 Cape Canaveral

We got an early start from New Smyrna Beach this morning. We were heading out on the last leg of our adventure, the 48 mile trip to Cape Canaveral. The weather was beautiful and the track was mostly long straight runs of several miles at a time. Lots of birds in pristine surroundings. We motored through several flocks and they all took flight as we passed through them. What a sight. The highlight of the day was a 10 minute encounter with a large Dolphin. He/She came along beside us and popped up and down and over and under the boat for what seemed to be an eternity. Jane was on the side deck cheering and clapping like a child and I almost ran off into shallow water by not paying attention to the controls. We stayed on course and had the thrill of a lifetime looking into the eye of such an incredible creature at such close quarters. As if one time was not enough we were greeted again by another Dolphin as we entered the Cape Canaveral Canal. This one announced his presence by splashing me at the helm. Again we watched as he/she swam along with us for a few minutes. What an experience twice in one day.