Crow's Nest - Venice, FL

We just arrived at the Crow's Nest Restaurant and Marina in Venice. Diane's favorite restaurant is here so Sea Breeze can't pass by without automatically pulling into the dock. Tonight, as usual, Diane will review every item on the menu and struggle trying to make a choice.......then order the same thing she always does when we come here.

After leaving Gasparilla Marina we spent a couple of days sailing in the Gulf and one day motoring in seas of glass; zero wind all day. We met our long time friend Ed and his lady Laura for dinner in Ft. Myers Beach. The city provides a bunch of moorings for minimal cost to boat owners. It is so convenient and hassle free. I wish all cities would sponsor such facilities. They are a great money maker for the city.

We are on our way home. Too bad about the broken fuel pump and the loss of 3 weeks we thought we would get to spend in the Keys, but I am excited about my mother's upcoming visit to see her great grandchildren. We certainly enjoyed our little cruise and have learned to adapt when the unexpected happens. We learned long ago that while cruising you take what comes and the satisfaction of a successful trip is not in keeping to a schedule but the joy of visiting new places and meeting new people. Sea Breeze should be back at her dock in 2-3 days.