Reality Check

This cruising life has us doing things that are nerve racking and uncomfortable.  Today I did something that was, by far, the scariest thing I've done since we started out three months ago.  I got my hair cut!!  By a stranger!!  It was traumatic but I got through it.  It's experiences such as this that make you strong. 😉

Seriously now, after four days, I think we can say we've seen as much of Clearwater Beach as we need to and it's time to get going.  We would have moved on sooner but there was the case of the watermaker that we had ordered and was here waiting for us.  When we arrived on Friday we called to make arrangements for pick up and that's when we found out the place was closed until Monday.   Oh well!  I guess it was time to play tourist.

Clearwater Beach is a perfect beach destination for anyone looking for an escape from reality.  The beach is amazing with sand as fine as icing sugar.   Hotels and open air bars with live music line it's shores.  On the dock, where we stayed for two days, were attractions of every sort such as deep sea fishing tours, dolphin tours, Booze Cruises, Dinner Cruises, ..... you name it.  At sunset vendors set up at pier 60 and street performers entertain the crowds.  It was all very cool ...  for the first 2 days..... but honestly, not really what we are looking for. 

Right now we are hanging on our anchor gently swaying back and forth with the tide and a light breeze.  This is more like it.  The watermaker and all the wires, hoses, and filters are sitting in pieces in one of the aft cabins.  We are relaxed and ready.  

Tomorrow we will motor down the intracoastal until we find a cool place to stop or until we don't want to go any further....whatever comes first....but more about that. ...next time.

So many palm trees!

Catch of the day from one of the fishing charters . 

Sunset cruise

The Clearwater Aquarium where the movie "Dolphin Tales" was filmed

You see many interesting vehicles cruising the beach.

Another funky restaurant.  This one beside the marina.

The beach

The haircut for those inquiring minds.