Day 154: When the Sun Comes Out

Oasis Marina, Fernandina Beach, FL (mooring ball)

June 18, 2022

Last night the wind shifted and we had lots of thunder, lightning, and rain. Our morning was so cloudy and rainy that we weren’t motivated to take the dinghy to shore to go to the farmers’ market.

Right around noon the weather cleared up and the sun came out.

Fernandina Beach has an on-demand bus service on Saturdays. Our fruit and veggie supply was running low so we called for a ride to Publix. Phyllis, our bus driver, had to do a quick stop in Publix, too, so she said she would wait for us and take us right back to the top of the dinghy dock. She was such a lovely lady who really enjoyed getting to know her regular customers.

We were on a different kind of schedule today – getting out later in the day and not hurrying anywhere – pretty much a perfect way to spend a Saturday.

A quick stroll to First Love Brewery for pizza then ice cream on the way back to the marina just added to our really nice day vibe.

Tonight we ran into folks who we met back in Spanish Wells and are hoping that we can grab drinks with them tomorrow.

This evening’s sunset was pretty spectacular.

We’ll probably spend another day here before we head north to Cumberland Island. Our friend Jen said there’s an “overabundance of wildlife” there – but honestly, can there ever be too many critters (unless they’re scary ones like feral pigs coming out of the woods at night) (or raccoons) (or leeches)?