We moved down further south from Cocoa to Vero Beach, also known by cruisers as 'Velcro Beach' because it is so convenient and protected that no one wants to leave.
Its a very popular spot for cruisers and very protected waters with no big waves or wakes so they can raft 2-3 boats up on one mooring ball. Here is Tides Inn moored alongside Ad Asner.
We will stay here for 5 days, taking on fuel and water and getting our laundry done, along with hot showers most every night. With no worries about storm fronts coming through to make you change your anchoring spot its a very relaxing and enjoyable spot.
We continued our daily walks at Vero Beach, walking over to WaWa which was an 8 mile walk. Along the route, Sue spotted a barbeque restaurant which sold onion rings in three quantities: large, regular and, two rings. She only wanted two rings and when they came we realized the trick - they are two huge rings. They were very good.
While we were in town there was a large art show at the park by the marina. We toured around and saw some amazing art but, our purchase was a Hazy IPA from the Rotary Club stand. It was great on a hot day.
Another event while we were in town was a free concert down by the beach playing 60s and 70s rock for all the old people in Florida.
We did get to the beach before the concert. The water is still a bit cool in March even though its Florida.
It was soon time to depart and start are trip back north. Vero was the furthest south that we went on this year's cruise.
The rainbow after a short shower was our signal to get underway and head north.
