On to Ft. Lauderdale

The front wasn't nearly as bad as predicted.  I guess the weather service is the same everywhere.  While it was cooler today (60-65), there was no rain.  It was a clear, breezy, sunny day.  Because of the wind we took the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW), the inside route.  It took us all day to cover 40 miles.  The AICW here is one long no wake zone, with bridges on restricted schedules (one only opens once an hour).  So we are anchored in a cove just outside Ft. Lauderdale that was recommended on Active Captain (a trip adviser for boaters).  The cove is surrounded by homes, and the owners are glaring at the boats anchored in “their” cove.  The right to anchor has been a hotly litigated issue here in Florida, pitting homeowners against boaters.  If you are interested, try this link: http://cruisersnet.net/florida-pilot-mooring-fields-program-being-challenged-in-us-federal-court/

We traveled with Interlude today, another Mainship.

A typical Florida canal.

Typical AICW home.  Many are for sale.

AICW-the boat is a tourist boat out of Delray.

Alexis thinks Dickie needs a giraffe like this one.

Click on the pic and check out the sign. I am  tiger bait for the Florida marine Patrol!

I think Dickie needs this!

After a long day, Alexis prepares a gourmet meal....

Cheers!