Ready to leave NY

A martini, a full moon rising and the best view of NY City.

Ted & I spent the day today getting ready to cruise further south. All systems ready. I opted for a martini at sunset instead of pain killers. We were rewarded with an amazing sunset and watched the full moon rise over Manhattan... breathtaking!  However I realized that there are not enough martinis to kill the tooth ache pain. The jaw is still sore from back to back days at the dentist. I spent the afternoon cooking for our trip so that we don't have to prepare any meals while underway. We leave tomorrow at 5:00 am for a 36 hour cruise to Norfolk, Virginia. We leave NY harbor (this is NY so it is a harbor not a harbour) and head south down to the New Jersey coast to Cape May, NJ. We will be about 5 -7 miles offshore. At Cape May we cross to Fenwick Island, Delaware and from there we hug the DelMarVa (Delaware, Maryland, Virginia) coast to Cape Charles and then on to Norfolk Harbour. We will anchor in Willowby Bay in Norfolk, Virginia. Our cruise will be 33 to 36 hours so we should arrive in Norfolk on Sunday between 3:00 and 6:00pm. The boat is ready -we are excite and nervous at the same time. Oh the thrill.

Comments from our crew back at home now.
I can only imagine how awesome NYC looked by the light of the full moon!  I am still swaying to the motion of the boat four days hence on dry land - which just reminds me of how much I miss being aboard.  We so enjoyed our time with you and wish smooth sailing all the way.
Just to remind you that you made the right decision to head south - they had significant snow in the Barrie area yesterday!  It is probably gone now - however it is a sign of what is in store!
We landlubbers (dirt dwellers) have spent a sigificant amount of time in the last few days - raking leaves, cleaning out eavestroughs, etc.  You get the picture - I guess we just switched land jobs with boat jobs!
Keep well & keep in touch
Hugs
Liz & George

We are finally getting our shore legs back.  Miss getting rocked to sleep after a sumptuous meal, complete with supper apps.

Had a great time.  What a wonderful experience.

Sharon & Phil