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February 15, 2014 2:56 am
View from Carina at dusk – Indian Street Bridge
In spite of the slightly romantic, moonlit setting, dinner on Carina on the Eve of St Valentine was not one of my better efforts. I think I’ve gone off brown rice, and I really must remember that when you use yoghurt as the basis of a sauce, given half the chance it will irreversibly curdle, ruining the aesthetics, if not the flavour, of your creation. But then I never was very good at Cooking With Gas.
I’ve come to the conclusion that the weather in Florida in the winter is at least as capricious as in England.
We had to stay in the marina yesterday, because to venture out would have been foolhardy, in the gale force winds.
This morning I awoke shivering, and not just because I’d had nightmares about intruders on the boat and swimming with manatees. It was 7C. That’s about 45F, for my American family. There was condensation running down Carina’s windows, and outside, mist was gently rising from the water.
Early morning mist at Indiantown Marina
We continued our journey along the Okeechobee Waterway, travelling east along the St Lucie Canal towards Stuart.
The trees were different – the pines lending some height to the panorama.
near Indiantown
Ian is usually meticulous about planning the day’s route, but for some reason it had escaped him that just before arriving at the St Lucie River, there would be a double bascule bridge that had only 9′ headroom, and this would need to be opened before Carina could pass through. This necessitated a hurried call to the bridgemaster on the VHF radio.
Roosevelt Bridge opened for Carina to pass through
Our plan had been to anchor at a place called Manatee Pocket, which sounded pleasant and picturesque.
Manatee Pocket
But when we got there, it seemed rather crowded with boats, so we went back and anchored in the quieter Hookers Cove.
The sun setting at Hookers Cove
And a few minutes later, the moon rose.
Moon rising
Posted by Jane Ainsworth
Categories: Uncategorized
Tags: Okeechobee Waterway, St Lucie River, Stuart
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Thanks for the temp explanation; from your American family who is following you here and on Google earth. What a trip!
By Joann on February 15, 2014 at 4:13 pm
Actually Jane that was my reply. I just got off Google Earth and the homes are absolutely gorgeous! Wow! Has Florida changed.
By Fred on February 15, 2014 at 4:22 pm
I thought it was you, Fred 🙂 Yes, there is some fabulous property here. I know what I’ll do if my premium bonds ever win!
By Jane Ainsworth on February 15, 2014 at 11:40 pm
Your pictures are lovely, Jane. Keep them coming. It makes one want to visit there definitely. Happy Valentine’s Day! We are still snow covered here. This is getting a bit old now.
By Joann on February 16, 2014 at 5:32 pm
Yes, always beware the curdling yoghurt (you are not alone on that faux-pas!) hope it didn’t totally spoil your evening. keep up the extended geography lesson. Any more manatees?
By Sheila on February 16, 2014 at 5:38 pm
Yes saw 3 in the marina not far from the boat today!
By Jane Ainsworth on February 16, 2014 at 10:30 pm
Mix the yog with a little cornflour/water paste and simmer, it will not curdle!
By Jean J on February 16, 2014 at 7:37 pm
Thanks Jean, I’ll remember that 🙂
By Jane Ainsworth on February 16, 2014 at 10:31 pm
Great bblog you have here
By Holly on October 21, 2023 at 8:59 pm
Thank you so much Holly 😊
By Jane Ainsworth on October 21, 2023 at 9:09 pm