Laydays on Amelia Island

Amelia Island is 13.5 miles long and two miles wide at its widest point. It has about 12.5 miles of excellent beaches extending the entire length of the Island. We rented a car from Enterprise so we were able to drive around while also provisioning once again with water. We spent most of the afternoon yesterday reviewing the Raritan head ( toilet ) in the main cabin ( which has a constant hissing sound ) and the macerater in the main head ( which refused to work despite having had a new pump fitted before we left) ! Thanks to a very persistent Matt I think we may have solved the issues which will be repaired while we are back home. 

Today Wednesday we took NH through the creek , under the bridge and into her slip where she will stay for two months. She is really well protected which is good because the winds have been very strong the last few days. We had lunch at the Sandbar which is right  on the beach - indoors due to the inclement weather. As you can see not too many people at the  beach today. 

Now you know when things are changing when your server is assisted by a robot! Our food arrived to the table by Robot. We did have to assist with taking our food from the tray as she does not have arms! our server reassured us that she likes the Robot because it doesn’t need toilet, lunch, or cigarette breaks! It was a first for us so we were entertained as were the other customers .

American Beach is on the southern most tip of the Island and is the historic African-American community where Burney Beach Park is located. 
Permits can be purchased to drive on this beach. It is a very interesting area and appears to be in the middle of lots of rebuilding and construction. 

Nandad spent  the afternoon decorating NH so the birds would be distracted and stay away. We are hoping for success. The marshes are rich with a variety of  birds which we have enjoyed watching but would prefer if they remain on the dead branches in the marsh and not on NH. Today Nana spotted two beautiful roseate spoonbill with their magnificent pink coloring and spoon shaped beak. They symbolize the power of stillness and sensitivity and have a graceful presence. 

Nana is so excited to return to Franklin for Thanksgiving and Christmas. No more blog until we return sometime in January- likely Jan 15th when we will continue our journey down the AICW and across to the Bahamas. Wishing everybody a wonderful Thanksgiving and a very Happy Christmas to all.