Cocoa Village Marina in Cocoa, FL to New Smyrna Beach City Marina, FL
THE FIRST COAST
Day #286: From last evening I beat Mike at cribbage. The two of us were up at 5:30 A.M. to get ready for departure. Mike started the engines at 6:50 A.M. At 7:00 A.M. Mike and Bill from "First Forty" assisted Mike from "Dash Away" to get off the dock. Then Bill helped Mike and I get off the dock at 7:15 A.M. At 7:45 A.M. "Parrot Bay" passed by Titusville, FL. At 11:00 A.M. we cleared Haulover Canal after seeing multiple manatee, dolphins and fisherman heading into Mosquito Lagoon. There is a stretch from Bethune Beach to Edgewater which is all no wake due to manatee zone and were there manatee!!! Mike and I saw at least 25 manatee during this stretch along with numerous dolphins. At 1:50 P.M. "Parrot Bay" was secure at New Smyrna Beach City Marina after traveling 52.1 miles (2848 miles total for the trip). The two of us worked on boat jobs in preparation for tomorrows departure to Marineland. The two took a short walk to the historic district of New Smyrna followed by happy hour on the flying bridge. Sherry from "Cha Cha" asked Mike and I if we would like to join the group for dinner at 6:00 P.M. which they gladly accepted the offer. At 6:00 P.M. 10 people took two Ubers to "The Garlic" restaurant in New Smyrna Beach. The restaurant was very unique and the group had a great time. After taking Ubers back to the marina it was time for blogging and Mike talked to Mark at 9:00 P.M.
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The NASA Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center from the water as "Parrot Bay" passed by on her way to New Smyrna Beach.
Jay Jay Railroad Bridge
One of the many manatee that we spotted today.
I wants one of these for her backyard back home.
NEBO trip from Cocoa Village, FL to New Smyrna Beach, FL
Canal Street Historic District in New Smyrna Beach.
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| Looking down Canal Street Historic District very cool palm trees. |
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Il Forno "The Oven" at The Garlic restaurant.
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| The evening's dinner specials were written on a lasagna noodle. How cool is that!!!!! |
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Bread served with garlic and olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette.
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There was garlic hanging all over the restaurant.
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| Bill from "First Forty" had the "Bocce Ball" oven roasted 16 ounce filet mignon meatball served with marinara sauce topped with shaved parmesan cheese and served with linguini. |
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Myself, Sherry Craig, Gil, Samantha, Debra, Bobby, Bill and Mike (missing Alex) at The Garlic Restaurant.
After dinner we walked around the restaurant. There were all types of plants decorating the restaurant.
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Fireplace in the bar area.
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Trees make up part of the restaurant.
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Mike driving the car that was in the outside bar area.
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Craig and Mike enjoying the fire while we waited for Uber.
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| "The Garlic" Restaurant |
