12/11/15

Day 11 and IE reaches Florida! We did it. What a beautiful day today. Leaving Jekyll Island by 7.30am meant we reached Fernandna Beach by 10.30 am so the Skipper decided we should continue up the Amelia River. While leaving Jekyll Nana noticed a family of Dolphins on our bow. They are so captivating to watch but it seems as soon as you get the camera they hide. Nana also spotted a group of six wild horses on the shoreline of Cumberland Island National Seashore and they also were too far away to catch on camera. Passing the Navy's King Bay Submarine base was very interesting. A lot of activity but no subs to be seen. I guess they come in from St Mary's entrance and are usually accompanied by the coastguard. At mm 720 IE entered Florida- what an accomplishment. We continued on to Jacksonville and will stay the night at Palm Cove Marina. In the morning we will reach our final destination before Christmas St Augustine. The first picture is a collection of white Peliquins on the shoreline at Cumberland River. The second is the Navy Kings Bay Submarine base. The third is a home on the Amelia River.