On 3/11/14 we arrived back at our home port, Green Cove Springs, Florida. Since leaving on 11/6/13, a 125 day adventure, we:

• ·         traveled 965 nautical miles
• ·         went through 6 locks
• ·         crossed under 115+ bridges
• ·         encountered gale force winds
• ·         anchored in secluded areas with no cell reception & in areas surrounded by multi-million dollar homes
• ·         navigated the:

o   Okeechobee Waterway

o   Gulf of Mexico

o   Atlantic Intercostal Waterway (east coast Florida)

o   St. Johns River

Our route: We left Green Cove Springs, Florida (St. Johns River) traveled south on the ICW, crossed Florida via the Okeechobee Waterway, popped out at Ft. Myers, headed south skirting the Florida coast (Gulf of Mexico), docked in Islamorada (Florida Keys) for a couple of months then headed north on the ICW, with the final destination our home port Green Cove Springs.

It was absolutely an amazing adventure. 

The people we encountered and the friendships we made along the way…priceless.

 As we approached the dock at Holland Marine in Green Cove we were excited to see our friends Winnie & Wayne on Blue Max. They had Holland Marine paint their boat and she is beautiful. We are thankful we get to enjoy their company while we are here. Winnie is the Mexican Train Dominos queen.

We also met the new owners of Semper Fi N37, Karen & Richard. Hope to meet the new owners of the GH47 John Henry when they arrive at the end of the month. 

Coming back north so soon is bitter sweet as the weather is still cold. But we are here planning our next big adventure, The Loop. There is lots to do & our excitement continues to build.

God continues to bless us each and everyday. We praise Him.