Valentine's Day - Happy Anniversary

This was our celebration of Valentine's Day, Julie and Rich's arrival and their 37 th wedding anniversary. We enjoyed a wonderful meal together at Porto Bello Restaurant at Burnt Store Marina in Charlotte Harbor. They arrived around noon yesterday and we spent the afternoon stowing gear, visiting and planning the events of the week to come.

This morning we rose early and Larry went for a run while Julie, Rich and I went for a walk around the complex. The day is overcast with cool temperatures and light rain. Not the best day for sailing but we didn't let that deter us. We pulled away from the dock about 11:30 AM. The wind was steady at 13 knots and we furled out the sails. The wind kept with us but decreased about 2:00 Pm, at which time we turned on the engine and are headed for our anchorage at Cayo Costa Island. We are planning on a hot soup dinner to warm us as well as the cabin. Tomorrow we will go to shore and explore the island and look for shells.