We arrived into West Palm Beach after a long day of sailing and crossing the Gulf Stream...but the high rises blocked our Sunset. We put up our "Q" flag (this is a yellow flag you raise on your stern to notify customs and immigration that you have arrived but haven't cleared back into the USA yet). After clearing into Customs the next morning, we set out back into the ocean side to head North. It was a rough day of sailing so the next day we stayed inside the ICW (Intercoastal Waterway) and had a much better day of it even if you do have to follow the red and green markers (follow the yellow brick road). We enjoyed the homes, the dolphins, and the sight of other boaters out to enjoy a beautiful day. We are in Telemar Bay Marina now near Melbourne, FL. This is where we will be preparing the boat for the BIG CROSSING that leaves May 16, 2009 (originally planned to leave on May 15th but that is a Friday and sailors have a big superstition about leaving port on Fridays). We will miss our days with our Buddy Boating friends but will keep in touch with them since they are friends for life!! 
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