Although not our first choice, we headed out to Daytona Beach and Halifax Harbor Marina. Already it is becoming clear that I will need to make reservations early as there are several loopers, as well as snowbirds heading north! It worked out well as we met up with Diane and Joe from “LunaSea Too” a fellow looper that we have not seen since the Erie Canal! Unfortunately their trip was cut short last year needing some repairs to their vessel. Having left their boat on the hard in Cheboygan, they are spending their winter here near Daytona and will begin their trip once again this June.

We had a wonderful evening catching up on our travels, sharing information and visiting Daytona Beach. Much has changed here since our last visit to this area several years ago. They no longer allow cars to drive on the beach which I think is a nice change. The boardwalk and pier have had some improvements over the years and the bandshell has become the place to go for outdoor concerts.

Our trip today.