From Rockhouse creek to Cocoa Fl. Dec 6th

Thursday morning came with mixed emotions for us. We would finally meet up with Dale and Pat from S/V Nautical Dreamer, meet Tom's cousin Paige Sierra, and his Uncle Bill, I could meet up with my sister Chris and we could take a much needed rest. We also have been having troubles with our refrigerator again so Tom would need to spend some time resolving that issue. The weather forecast was for 30% chance of rain and the clouds were gathering all around us. It gets wet in our cockpit and with rain on the glass it makes seeing the markers a challenge. The next 30 miles were in very shallow waters and we left our anchor site at low tide. 

We traveled from New Smyrna into what is known as Central Florida. From Mosquito lagoon to the Indian River that is not very far inland of the Atlantic ocean. There is a sense of an endlessness to the horizon. Osprey fishing are as common as Pelicans. Porpoise were everywhere and miracle of miracles in a very shallow and narrow channel we had 6 large power boats slow down to pass us. This was an enchanted day of clouds, sky and reflections. 

sun rise at Rochhouse Creek

Ponce de Leon Lighthouse from Rockhouse Creek

New Smyrna  

Brown Pelicans watching the water below them 

This house was for sale - I would have love to take
a look inside 

George E Musson Highway bridge

Caspian Terns

Osprey in a fishing net area at low tide
FOOD

this is Mosquito Lagoon facing the Atlantic 

Mosquito Lagoon is located in the northern part of the Indian River Lagoon system and the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. It extends from Ponce de León Inlet in Volusia County, Florida, to the north end of Merritt Island. It connects to the Indian River via the Haulover Canal. The Lagoon divides the city of New Smyrna Beach. It also runs next to the Canaveral National Seashore on Cape Canaveral and the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. The Kennedy Space Center is located on the lagoon as well.

Mosquito Lagoon is an acclaimed world famous Red Drum fishing habitat and a well-known destination for birdwatchers and nature tours.

The Nature Conservancy is coordinating an oyster restoration project, developed by the University of Central Florida. The goal is to restore about 40 acres (160,000 m²) of oyster reef habitat within the Canaveral National Seashore.the Nature Conservancy - Indian River Lagoon

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