Aquamarina Palm Harbour Marina in Cape Haze, Florida
Day #175:
MERRY CHRISTMAS. From last evening Mike and I finished watching "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" followed by the extra highlights it was 11:00 P.M. before they went to bed (if you know us we never stay up that late). Up at 6:30 A.M. for coffee, grapefruit and sweet treats. Christmas presents were opened. Clear, sunny and cool morning that was great for a 3.83 mile walk. Upon returning to the boat Mike did a small boat jobs while I worked on getting items ready for the beach. Mike launched the dinghy both of us headed off to Don Pedro State Park. It is amazing how many people where at the beach today. There were not enough docks for all of the boats wanting to go to Don Pedro. People were bringing bags and carts full of food setting up in the picnic area to spend Christmas Day. We had a great time walking the beach looking for shells, shark teeth and hidden treasures. Today was the first time this year that we saw multiple manta ray swimming close to shore. At 2:30 P.M. Mike and I headed back to the boat as they were leaving there were three boats milling around wanting our spot at the dock at the beach. After the dinghy was stowed and all the gear was put away Mike and I started working on dinner. At 5:00 P.M. Mike, Patty, Bruce and Bev met in the cabana for Christmas dinner of steak, sweet and sour pork, potatoes, onion rings, squash and lefsa (Bev made this on the her boat it is a soft Norwegian flatbread that we put butter and brown sugar on before eating-very good). After dinner we sat and talked for a bit before heading back to our boats. After dinner cleanup up it was time for Christmas phone calls and quiet time on the boat.
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Blue heron at low tide.
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This was set up at the beach today.
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There have been numerous blue crabs on the beach.
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Two osprey one having a snack.
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Lefse made by Bev.
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| Patty, Mike, Bruce and Bev having Christmas dinner at the cabana at Aquamarina Palm Harbour. |
