We're sitting at anchor at Daytona Beach, FL watching the news in Boston where the police have surrounded the second suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing.  Life as we knew it changed dramatically twelve years ago, we are sad to say.  Thoughts and prayers to friends and family of those injured or killed in this horrific incident.

We weighed anchor at 7:00 AM and departed Titusville, FL after a very blustery night at anchor across from the Kennedy Space Center.  We traveled 56 miles today and entered into the narrower portion of Indian River.  This section has timed draw bridges and we were able to easily make the bridge openings.  The weather was cool and breezy in the morning and warmed up nicely in the afternoon.  We saw a manatee today and I snagged a picture of more than just a manatee nose.  They are such gentle souls.  We also saw many dolphin in our travels today, majestic creatures.

We had brief showers during dinner, then the sun came out and gave us an interesting sunset.  It's lovely out now.  We've got the windows open and there's a cool breeze...and some music at Caribbean Jack's across from us.

Here are a few of today's photos:

Sunrise this morning in Titusville

Much boat traffic today

There are many anchorages that seem like they're in the middle of the waterway, but they're really not.

This is Oak Hill -- a large fish camp.  Not sure what the stakes in the water mark -- maybe oysters or clams?

This lady has a fish on the line

And a manatee just a short distance from the lady fishing

Oak Hill, FL

There are many draw bridges that have timed openings.  Many have fishing areas at the base like this one -- very popular here

This appears to be some sort of shrine

The draw bridge leading to New Smyrna Beach, FL

The New Smyrna Beach draw bridge

Picturesque sand bar at New Smyrna Beach

Draw bridge leading to Daytona Beach

Beautiful mosaics on the bridge pillars

Beautiful mosaics

The small dot to the right foreground is a man fishing

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Anchored at Daytona Beach, FL

Tonight's back yard