The long road to Quebec is over. We went to Longueuil Beach in the greyness and cold, not funny, not funny. That three days ago it was sunny with 34-35 degrees! Hard to believe, and we even find a way to complain despite the air conditioning running at full capacity. Well it must move on and it what we do but first I want to tell you our last moments of our vacation in the south ... We
separate Rigalio (snif. .. sniff ..) from Vero Beach on Tuesday morning April 27. We took 3 days to travel to Jacksonville, we clipped the legs 3 days in municipal pier of this beautiful city. It really is a pleasant town for walking. There is a promenade along the river several kilometers with a central square where there is live entertainment, restaurant, terraces, shops etc.. we were 2 minutes walk from this place. But we must return to reality and say that our vacation in the south were soon Thus ended Sunday afternoon we left for the marina 22 minutes further south on the St John. The Green Cove Springs Marina Zenith will receive for the coming months. Why did you choose this marina? There are other Canadians who are there and they are mostly satisfied with services and that's half the price of Indiantown Marina, or we left last year. And, yes, people are friendly and provide excellent service. The environment is less' nice''than elsewhere, but the showers and laundry room are clean. Our boat insurance has agreed that Zenith is left here for an additional U.S. $ 160.
The last few days have been busy. An inventory and thoroughly clean the inside and outside with 2 coats of wax in the cockpit and deckhouse were made. Sharing things that we bring with us or leave on Zenith also was organized to the chagrin of the captain who saw accumulate the things I wanted to make but finally everything has returned to the van. I can not believe the place exists in these vehicles ... We also took the time to visit the beautiful city of St. Augustine, located about forty minutes from the marina. A
lucky that we had air conditioning because working with 34-35 degrees would not have been easy. Finally, Thursday, May 6, Zenith was hoisted from the water by a team of men a little nervous because it was the first time out as wide a boat, they are used with monohulls. The lift is 16 feet wide and Zenith to 15 feet 9 inches. Everything went well. Zenith is now ready to face the Hurricanes if they go that far.
And we took the road at 11:00 o'clock on Thursday morning, after leaving the water. After 2300 km, we arrived Friday evening at 21:30 hours. But little surprise on arrival, the captain had forgotten the key to the house ... ha .. ha Zenith .. The garage door opener electric was not working. Yvon, well being resourceful, has released tools and defeated and 10 minutes after the garage door opened, he does not know how but the important thing is that we could come home at last!
The next week will be busy as always when we returned from the south but after the routine is going to relocate. I will post some pictures soon to finalize our vacation this year.
Until next time ...
