What Else Is New?

THE DAY AT A GLANCE:

LAY DAY: Weather induced Lay Day @ Hollywood Municipal Marina, Hollywood, FL MM 1072.2

Weather: Temp range 75 - 84; wind E between 25+ mph, gusts to mid 30’s; mostly sunny choppy in the harbor

Comment: What else is new? We are experiencing another weather induced lay day! We are sure in a most unusual weather pattern. At least we’re making the best of it.

Today we investigated the transportation system. We took the number 4 bus to Young Circle. That is the western terminus of bus 4’s route. It is also the downtown or old section of Hollywood. The boulevard is lined with shops and restaurants, many appear to be upscale, although the clientele riding the bus sure doesn’t seem to be. We boarded the number 1 bus in front of Publix because we thought it might be interesting to see the Riverwalk. It wasn’t until I looked at the schedule to see that the bus stops at the Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport, that I realized the Riverwalk is the same one we visited two years ago when we sailed SUNSHINE up the New River.

After a mediocre lunch at the Irish Pub, the only facility that seems to be open in the big complex of the Riverwalk, we strolled along the river watching boats come and go. Just as we were about to turn back, I spotted a sign pointing the direction to the Shoppes of Las Olas. We walked a bit further and found a funky, up scale district of old stores and restaurants, many with a French flavor. The shoppes went on for about four blocks. We walked down one side and up the other before returning to the bus stop on Third Avenue. We caught the #1 back to Young Circle (a ride of about 35 minutes) and then boarded the #4 back to the marina.

We spent the evening aboard. It looks like we’ll still be here tomorrow. If so, we’ll explore the southern end of the brick walk!