April 19-25 - We are still here waiting for the painters to do their thing. The waiting is killing us - I am trying not to lose my mind. We have been talking with Mist (Bill and Bobbie) and they expect to arrive here on Friday. I am so excited to see them again as it has been since Plantation Key that we saw them last.
They got into Daytona about 2:00 pm Friday and we got caught up with what they have been doing and sort of gave them a rundown as to what has been happening with us. Bill decided we would get a rental car and split the cost so they could see some of the sights while they were in Daytona. We got the car the next day at noon and went to the beach and actually drove on the beach for several miles - it was great! Sunday we decided to go to the flea market here and walked around there for an hour or so and Bill and Bobbie managed to get some fresh fruit and veggies there. On Monday we decided to take a guided tour of Daytona Speedway (sorry Stephen). It was an hour and a half long tour which turned out to be quite interesting. We were actually taken out onto the track where the tour guide stopped so we could get out and walk up the 18 degree grade of the track. It was quite a sensation trying to walk up the track. There are two 30 degree grades at each end of the track and I doubt anyone could walk up it, they would probably have trouble even on their hands and knees. That evening we decided to have dinner at a dining car on the beach strip. It was quite unique and the food wasn't too bad. The painters are supposed to be finished up this afternoon so we can then get Manana cleaned up and ready for departure tomorrow morning. Horrah!
They got into Daytona about 2:00 pm Friday and we got caught up with what they have been doing and sort of gave them a rundown as to what has been happening with us. Bill decided we would get a rental car and split the cost so they could see some of the sights while they were in Daytona. We got the car the next day at noon and went to the beach and actually drove on the beach for several miles - it was great! Sunday we decided to go to the flea market here and walked around there for an hour or so and Bill and Bobbie managed to get some fresh fruit and veggies there. On Monday we decided to take a guided tour of Daytona Speedway (sorry Stephen). It was an hour and a half long tour which turned out to be quite interesting. We were actually taken out onto the track where the tour guide stopped so we could get out and walk up the 18 degree grade of the track. It was quite a sensation trying to walk up the track. There are two 30 degree grades at each end of the track and I doubt anyone could walk up it, they would probably have trouble even on their hands and knees. That evening we decided to have dinner at a dining car on the beach strip. It was quite unique and the food wasn't too bad. The painters are supposed to be finished up this afternoon so we can then get Manana cleaned up and ready for departure tomorrow morning. Horrah!
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| Our harbour masters boat |
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| Daytona Boat Works back in the day built sub chasers |
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| Going to have a tour |
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| Bill and Bobbie inside entrance |
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| Trying to show the 30 degree grade on track |
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| Seating for 150,000 |
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| Here we could walk up the 18 degree grade |
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| Here we are in the winners circle |
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| This is a man made lake which is stocked with fish |
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| A couple of views from the stands |
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| The 2015 winner of Daytona 500 |
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