Bellatrix

Fort Lauderdale, FL

13 November 2014

We are still in Fort Lauderdale in an anchorage, Sylvia Lake.

We are waiting for a “weather window” to cross to the Bahamas. We met a guy yesterday who suggested we just do it. The winds have been northerly but not strong. We could try it one morning and turn back if the conditions aren’t right. There may be a window on Monday morning. 

We have been using the dinghy alot exploring this end of Lauderdale. Robin cut my hair for the first time yesterday, not bad. 

We met a couple, Kirsty and Walt who are on a catarmaran with the two daughters 4 and 6. we had conversation with them the other night, they have been to the Bahamas before in a 43’ Beneateau. They have had some pretty interesting adventures. Their intent is to travel down the Keys then to Central America.

The few days before coming to Sylvia Lake, we stayed at Hall of Fame Marina. It is beside the Swimming Hall of Fame facility where Olympic hopefulls, and the local lifeguards train.

We spent some time on the beach, visited local bars, and watched the Ravens on Sunday. An interesting sight on the beach was a guy who wore a thong g-string with just a cup in front who was very comfortable with himself. He even posed for pictures with the tourists. Always interesting sights in South Florida.

Robin saw Sue and Dan on Tranquility this morning, they are heading to Miami. We heard from Charles on Tinker Too, he is in Lake Park, still heading south.

No pictures today, we need to carry the camera more.