12/9 Florida, Not the Sunhine State

Florida, Not the Sunshine State

Saturday 12/9, we woke to another cold, raw day.  We skyped with our granddaughters in Houston, who were excited to tell us about the snow they had yesterday.  Then we headed south toward Florida.  The tide was rising as we made the twists and turns through the southern end of Georgia.  The water was very choppy as we crossed St. Andrews Sound but that didn't last long.

At St. Mary's there is a military port.  On our way there, we passed three military patrol boats.  They were going fast and had visible manned guns on the boats.  I didn't get the picture but rest assured, I was glad they were not after me.  We saw some ships in the port. 

This port also works on submarines.  This is what a dock for submarines looks like.

There was still no sun as we passed into Florida.  When we passed Fernandina, the boats were still stacked up om the shore from the Hurricane Matthew in 2016.  The marina docks are still closed there too.  This is the first time we are staying at the Jacksonville Free Dock on Sisters Creek.  The wind was about 17 miles per hour on our bow with a strong current running against us.  Thankfully, the crew of the Carolina, docked there came out to catch our lines.  We appreciated their help.  Pasta and chicken is on the menu for dinner.

Tomorrow, we head further south.  The forecast is cold but is promising some sun.