Up very early today, the morning is filled with chores and boat maintenance. We have to run the generator every morning for a couple of hours to recharge the batteries that run the AC appliances and lights. Pam takes advantage of the AC current to vacuum and dry her hair. John is down in the engine room changing the oil and fuel filters. After a morning filled with housekeeping chores it is time to get out and enjoy this perfect sunny day.
We rode our bikes over to the Vero Beach Riverside Park on the Indian River. We rented kayaks and explored the many inlets and lagoons not far from our anchorage.
It was hard to believe that we were so close to civilization. The surroundings were so calm and peaceful. We shared this long stretch of water way with the many birds and dolphins and the sounds of the swamp like setting. Still have not seen a manatee. Maybe they really are endangered. We rented the kayaks for four hours. What were we thinking?!! After two hours of paddling we were beat. It is amazing how little effort it takes to glide thru the water but those are muscles that have not been used for awhile. 
After a much needed nap we decide to check out the Riverside Bar and Café down the water way. We launched the dinghy to take a ride over to see what they have to offer. Much to John’s delight the bar has a number of TV’s all with a different college football game on. Have not seen much TV since we left. After an order of nachos for dinner we’re back to the boat. We talk about our trip plan for our next leg down the ICW and we are in bed by 10, which is late for us. It must have been the nap!
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