Our second day on the water was also beautiful. On my second watch, (we switch off at the helm about every two hours,) I was suddenly taken back by the beauty of the water. Off the starboard side(right) the water sparkled as if thousands of tiny diamonds were dancing in praise of a beautiful day. Dead ahead the wavelets formed a pattern like a beautiful blue quilt. I was amazed at how perfect the pattern appeared as we moved smoothly through the water. I was able to enjoy this beautiful scene for several miles before the position of the sun changed it all. A reminder to us all. Stop and smell the roses, observe the natural beauty around you!
Ponce inlet had been dredged last summer so entry was not going to be an issue but the sun would be again. I was ready with IPAD in hand. As it turned out it was a busy inlet and the sun was at an angle so we eased in nicely. We choose an anchorage very near the inlet. This would get us back out on the ocean faster in the morning. The anchorage was a wide spot on the ICW. We were able to anchor outside the markers and across from the Coast Guard station. It is a no wake zone in front of the station which made it a very nice place to stop. There was also a little beach area to take Peanut off the boat. When Tom took peanut instead of going to the beach area behind the boat he saw a nicer one next to the coast guard station. Not a good idea! One of the officers walked over and reminded him that the sign says restricted area. He was nice about it though. We had a great view of the Ponce Inlet lighthouse on one side and the top of our friends condo in New Smyrna on the other. We were planning a visit but Patty was ill so that was scratched. The night was calm with little to no swing so I slept well.
High rises on the beach in the distance
Safe travel Jan & Tom!
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