Year 2 Day 83

Today is Sunday, June 17th and we're still at Cape May.  We actually had the bow thruster fixed several days ago and are currently waiting for a weather window to leave.  We had rain last week but the winds are incredible!  We're hoping to be able to leave tomorrow but Tuesday at the latest because the winds and the waves are expected to be low and since we're going out into the Atlantic, these have to be low!  Our first stop will be Atlantic City where we'll try to anchor out as the Trump Casino charges $4 per foot!

Bridge in background

We've taken our bikes across the very high bridge to the town center several times - once to have haircuts and once to have the nails done.  It's such a cute town and was the first seaside resort in the nation.  As they said on the trolley tour, the population is 3,500 but goes to 35,000 in the summer.  There are lots of old homes turned into B&Bs and condos.

Mike enjoying a 2 pounder

We've gone out to dinner with Ron and Anita a couple of times and since they rented a car, we've been able to go grocery shopping and to Wal-Mart.  Unfortunately I think we'll be saying good-bye to them as they're not doing the Great Loop and I think they're turning around and heading south so they can be in a good place to keep the boat over the next winter.  We've really enjoyed their company so they will be missed.

Gorgeous 70 ' boat parked next to us

Yesterday a 70' Outer Reef yacht came in and parked next to us on the transient dock having just arrived from the BVI.  It's an incredible boat and I would love to see the inside of it.  We've seen some  amazing yachts on this trip.