Temps 15-20 Degrees Below Normal!

The average temperature in Cocoa Beach at this time of year is 77 degrees F. The sun is setting now and it's about 57 degrees and windy outside. Overnight, the wind chill will reduce the "feels like" temperature to the mid-thirties! Nevertheless, we are enjoying ourselves.

Today headed south along A1A, the scenic route on the ocean, to Sebastian Inlet. Along the way, we stopped at Sebastian Inlet State Park, where I donned two jackets, including the heavy fleece one I bought in St. John's, Newfoundland, when my sister, Marilyn, and I were there. The wind was blowing and Bob nearly lost his hat. We watched the birds and the fishermen, and went through the fishing museum on the premises. My face got windburned and I think if we'd been out any longer I would have had frostbite on my cheeks.

By the time we left the park, it was time for lunch. We went to an old favorite of ours, Captain Hiram's where the Bob had fish & chips and I, as I usually do, had clam chowder (good) and Asian cole slaw. The meal seemed a little less delicious than it has in the past, but the beverages were good and we needed the break from the road.

We were both tired when we cruised back into Cocoa Beach. We picked up a few items at Publix and we were soon in our beautifully made up room. Although I knew the air would be very cold, I went to the pool where two kids were playing, but otherwise I had it to myself. I swam for about an hour in the very warm, pleasant water.

A huge treat when I got back to our room: a wedding on the beach -- bride & groom, presider, a couple of photographers. The bride's shoulders were bare but she was on the beach in her bare feet for over an hour. I think the pictures should be beautiful. No gawkers, just the beach, the surf and the seabirds.

We're going to have a light supper (maybe salad at either Subway or McDonalds) and then watch a little TV. I'm tired but the knee is feeling really strong.