FORT PIERCE "THE SUNRISE CITY"The winds finally calmed down, and we left Vero Beach on March 4th at 7:45 am, with definite intentions of coming back to stay a month sometime. We traveled about 15 miles south to Fort Pierce and by 9:45 we were docked at the Fort Pierce City Marina. We're spending March here because we couldn't get a slip in Stuart until April (too many snowbirds heading back north).
We walked a block to the Visitor's Center and pick a great free city map and tons of brochures about what to see and do in the area. Had dinner and some really expensive but good cocktails at the Tiki Bar Restaurant which is right at the marina. Got to see a Delta IV rocket launch - it was nice but nowhere near as fun as watching it from Titusville.
Fort Pierce has turned out to be a great place and we're really happy that it worked out this way. There's a park/plaza attached to the marina and it seems like there's always some free (I love that word) event going on there. The city has a monthly "Friday Fest" street party and it happened to be the day after we arrived. What a blast. Lots of people and all kinds of booths selling food and different artwork, etc. We listened to a live band called the "Uproot Hootenany". What a great band - mostly southern rock and celtic music, really talented guys, especially the fiddle player.
We got up Saturday morning and walked back over to the same spot, where there's a weekly Farmer's Market and Arts & Crafts Show. It's the nicest farmer's market we've ever seen, there's even live music playing. It was like going to another street party!
On Sunday we took a walk to find the nearest grocery store (about a mile and a half away). There was a West Marine (boating supplies) next door and we got a really good deal on covers for our shore power cords, so it was definitely worth the walk.
On Tuesday we walked over the bridge and went to the Marine Science Center and the County Historical Museum, which are next door to each other. By the time we got back to the boat four hours later, we were pooped!
We walked a block to the Visitor's Center and pick a great free city map and tons of brochures about what to see and do in the area. Had dinner and some really expensive but good cocktails at the Tiki Bar Restaurant which is right at the marina. Got to see a Delta IV rocket launch - it was nice but nowhere near as fun as watching it from Titusville.
Fort Pierce has turned out to be a great place and we're really happy that it worked out this way. There's a park/plaza attached to the marina and it seems like there's always some free (I love that word) event going on there. The city has a monthly "Friday Fest" street party and it happened to be the day after we arrived. What a blast. Lots of people and all kinds of booths selling food and different artwork, etc. We listened to a live band called the "Uproot Hootenany". What a great band - mostly southern rock and celtic music, really talented guys, especially the fiddle player.
We got up Saturday morning and walked back over to the same spot, where there's a weekly Farmer's Market and Arts & Crafts Show. It's the nicest farmer's market we've ever seen, there's even live music playing. It was like going to another street party!
On Sunday we took a walk to find the nearest grocery store (about a mile and a half away). There was a West Marine (boating supplies) next door and we got a really good deal on covers for our shore power cords, so it was definitely worth the walk.
On Tuesday we walked over the bridge and went to the Marine Science Center and the County Historical Museum, which are next door to each other. By the time we got back to the boat four hours later, we were pooped!
Wednesday, the 10th, was our third wedding anniversay. We had dinner at the Tiki Bar, then walked around downtown (it was the monthly Artwalk night), and finally stopped at Uncle Carlos' for some excellent gelato.
We rented a car for three days and drove to Sanford on Friday - it rained all day! We had to make the run, two hours each way, because our bedroom a/c wasn't working and we needed stuff out of our storage unit. So we get there and realize we don't have the storage unit key! Luckily, the lady in the office rememberd us and was willing the cut the lock off. Of course, we bought a new one from her. On the bright side for the day, we did get to see five bald eagles during the drive. That always makes it great day!
Hey guys! Happy Anniversary late!! Yipee!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy (later) anniversary! Just think...you were married for 3 years 4 days before I turned 5 (oh). Hope your third year together is as fabulous as my 50th is turning out to be!
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