November, 2003
St. Augustine

Having somewhat difficult time finding good place to drop the hook in Salt Run by the town of St. Augustine we settled in a place between marker and mooring balls somewhat distant to the shore. We spent the rest of the day in town enjoying it immensely. It was so hot we had to hide in a Cathedral to catch a breath. We also had a great time to share some good conversation with each other and we felt a bit closer as a result. After such great time in the town we decided to spend the next day on the beach. Our famous lack of planning cost us some good long walk to the state beach only to separate and loose each other for the rest of the day. And some of the night since we didn't met up at all keeping missing each other even at the place where we left dinghy. I have to admit I was crossed with Johannes and Johannes wasn't in a peachy mood either. While swimming in the Ocean he got tossed by some waves and hurt his back a bit. So here we were wet and cold and angry with each other. It was a bit quiet night. I guess we have our ups and downs like anybody, right?

Following day we went to check out some sailing store and we found some preparations for some festivities. I asked some cop and as it turn out no other than Florida's governor, Jeb Bush - the younger brother of the president had some political acts at works in St. Augustine. We enjoyed watching some of the US politics live and having free lunch as well! Great move Jeb! The lunch was great. Good luck in the office and at home.

(M)