At Clearwater Yacht Club

Entering the Clearwater Pass

Headed under the bridge

Down the channel to the Clearwater YC

Very appreciated help from Craig

Today has been a day of work and leisure. While the guys were working on the boats, I borrowed the Craig's car and went to Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes in Dunedin. I was grateful for the app on my phone that gave me easy directions around all the twists and turns. The church was large but friendly. The whole experience was wonderful. The school kids were responsible for leading the singing and the first two readings. The little girl who was the cantor did a tremendous job. It was also the Mass where the ones who will be become new Catholics on Easter Sunday were welcomed to their next level of preparation and study. The priest was visiting and preached a wonderful sermon. It was so good in fact that the congregation applauded. I have only seen this happen in a Catholic church a few times before, just not part of our worship tradtion. His message was powerful and meaningful. The drive to Mass was also a treat. The road winds around through the old parts of Clearwater and Dunedin both historic and beautiful towns. Like a lot of Florida, they've been overrun by developers who want maximum occupancy per square foot of beachfront. The tacky tourist shops follow. To bad they couldn't be satisfied and confine that stuff to Orlando. Oh well, there is still a lot of good stuff to see between the condos. Back at the boat, Suz and I took care of getting the clothes clean and the boats squared away. Then it was time for drinks by the pool. Suz, being a wise woman, realized we'd been toiling enough and needed to relax and enjoy the trip. I'm sure glad she's along!! Tomorrow we'll worry about provisions.