Cocoa

We left St. Augustine and headed south to Rockhouse Creek where we anchored in a sheltered spot for the evening. It was so chilly that there was no shrimp serenade this year. The anchorage was full when we pulled in but we secured a spot further up the creek.  We had to leave at high tide in the morning but we also were waiting for the temperature to rise.  It was a chilly day on the water so we called it a day when we reached the south anchorage in Titusville.  The moon on the horizon appeared as a blazing orange sphere and was other worldly but beautiful.  It was a quiet night as the wind subsided and the ICW boats settled in for the night.

Come morning we set out for Cocoa.  We had not visited this town and heard that it had a nice waterfront and historical section downtown. The town of Cocoa started out as a small fishing and agricultural village called Indian River City. When they desired a post office they were informed that the name Indian River City was too long for a postmark. The town was renamed Cocoa, perhaps because of the abundance of coco plums that grew in the area or maybe it was from the old woman who lived beside the river and gave out cocoa to passing sailors.

Mailman's Easter Bonnet

Murdocks, a popular spot that has many architectural features from the old grand hotel. Note the column on the left and the base of the bar which is made from the old room doors.

The colonnade at the 

waterfront park

The fountain at the waterfront park.

 Next stop will be Vero Beach where we will resupply before heading out again.