Saint Augustine & Jacksonville

Anchored out in Tittsuville, Florida -can never get enough of these skies.
If you told us to write a book about  this adventure we could have not
dreamed this plot.  We thought the river system had twists and turns we
could have never predicted this.  Sheltering in place and social distancing on our little
home on the water ( Maggie Jo)  is our safe place.  

This is Daytona Beach- they tell us that there are usually cars and the beaches are
full of people.  We walked around here and enjoyed the Atlantic ocean on our toes.  

St. Augustine, Florida oldest city in the United States.  We enjoyed biking around with Sea Lord (Rob & Robyn)
and Sea C Rider (Pam & Mike) We could not go into any of the buildings but we did explore !

Here we are at The Castillo de San Marcos . It was an amazing structure. At one
time the villagers moved into the center of the courtyard and farmed there.  I cannot imagine
having to wear the clothing they did in that time and farm in this heat.  

Standing in front of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine. Known as America's first parish.
  I don't like large crowds so I got to ride bike around with four other friends and see
St. Augustine with out bumping into people.

As we motored by we saw many cruise ships in port. Makes you realize how
much our world has changed in these last few weeks. We are blessed and grateful for all we have been able to see.  

Then you see the ships from all over and remember that this is
a world problem not just the USA.  Praying for healing and peace
during this time.  Dear Lord: When we are overwhelmed in fear, overwhelm us with your PEACE.  

As of March 27th we traveled to The Ortega Marina in Jacksonville, Florida. Sea C Rider is down a few slips from us. Friends from Sturgeon Bay that completed the loop last year (Tom and Carol Haak) live here full time.  This picture
is a group of us social distancing during docktails.  The boat ahead of us is a couple from Cedar Falls.  On the loop you never know who you will be traveling with next.  Some of our friends have gone home and some are few marinas behind us.  No matter ...we are safe.  The boating community is a supportive group and at each Marina you learn new things. 
We will keep you posted at what our plans are....
"For I know the plans I have for you says the Lord."  Jeremiah 29:11.