Punta Gorda

Probably the reason we have enjoyed Florida's west coast so much (beside the great weather) has been the relaxed pace. We no longer feel we have to make 40 or 50 miles a day to get to a destination - and if we like a place we stay a few more days.

The past several weeks have been a nice blend of quiet, scenic anchorages and convenient small city moorings or anchorages. We have been able to avoid the expense of marinas for 2 weeks so feel a 2 day splurge here in Punta Gorda (visiting with Brian & Lydia and Lin & Rick) is a deserved treat. It also gives us the chance to check out a boatyard where we plan to store Gust O'Wind for the coming summer.

Since leaving Marathon we have buddy boated with Peter on Transition (a 42' trawler) and have shared many meals, beach walks dinghy explorations and concerts - courtesy of his impressive sound system and big screen tv. We'll be parting ways soon as we haul out for the summer and he heads for the Bahamas.

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