We got an early start today at 7.30. It was not as cold as previous days so our spirits were much higher. We hope to make it to Ft. Lauderdale, mile 1064, by early Tuesday so the further we get today the shorter the distance tomorrow. Once again we had N, NW following wind gusting to 20 at times and for most of the day following seas. We set the jib early and within the hour we also set the main, which combined with the engine, pushed us at 9+ mph for most of the day. Some of the areas we passed were beyond belief. The houses were incredible and in some places the boats were equally incredible. Of course Palm Beach and West Palm Beach were the most incredible. All you can say is WOW over and over again.
We arrived in Lantana and set anchor by 5 0'clock. Chicken on the grill with potatoes and veg. for dinner after a nine hour 67sm day was just what the doctor ordered. It is nice to realize that we only have 33sm to go to Ft. Lauderdale tomorrow. We hope to be there before noon time to take care of some business and to pick up some books for the Bahamas. We are hoping that we will not have to use the heater for too many more nights, The weather forecast predicts warmer days ahead. I talk to Dave and Trudy every night at 8 on the SSB and they keep our spirits up with reports of sun and fun. We can't wait to join them in the next few weeks.
Ft. Lauderdale tomorrow and the adventure continues.
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