August 12, 2014    77 – 88F  We have arrived at the Marina!!

Welcome to “R” Dock!

A nice introduction to the new neighborhood. Our only live-aboard neighbor on our dock. Our boat is currently labeled “Two Seasons”. We have changed the name to “Always Home”. Just give us a couple months and we will get the new moniker on it. “Always Home” is sitting at the end of a dock. The closest neighbors are gone for the season. This time of year only full-time Florida residents are about. Everyone else is enjoying cooler weather in their northern climates.

“R” dock is one of many within the Burnt Store Marina. Beautiful location. The grounds are gorgeous and well maintained. There are several Banyan trees close to one another creating quite a canopy. I need to get a picture. With the root strands falling from the branches above keeping the trees anchored against heavy winds. Of course having been raised in south Florida, I recognize several of the plants. Others I just like the color and combination of plantings. Not many hibiscus but I was told they are a high maintenance plant and not generally chosen for landscaping. I did not know that.

Siblings, do you remember the “Sea Grape” bush in our back yard?  I remember waiting till the grapes were nice and purple before eating them.  Delicious!!  There are several Sea Grape Trees on the grounds.  One is close to where we park the car…

Sea Grape Tree – at least 15 ft tall.

The Grape clusters..

Grape clusters on the Sea Grape Tree

The question is… will the birds beat me to the grapes?!?!