Venice, California. USA
Yes, we are really in Marina del Rey!
For some reason, staying in this place has always been a dream of mine - I guess I equated staying in Marina del Rey with being one of the chosen people, rich and successful. Goes to show you how wrong a person can be - but please, let me have my illusions for just a little bit longer.
We left the Channel Islands Harbor at first light this morning, motored all the way to Venice, through sunshine, dense fog, smog and back into sunshine, with very light winds and flat seas throughout. We were tied up at the guest docks in Marina del Rey by 2:30 PM. The weather is much improved, the people are friendly, and we found a nearby pizza joint for supper. Life is good.
My only complaint right now is that I am having a hard time finding any free internet that I can access from the boat. For the first time in ages, I may have to resort to updating this blog via the SSB radio or, even worse, spend time at a Starbucks. Could this be a sign of things to come?
We had originally intended to just stop for the night here, but this is just too cool a place to not spend a few days, especially as the moorage rates are the same deal as in Oxnard. They do however have a strict 7-day maximum stay at the guest docks, just in case we get too comfortable.
Did I mention we are in Marina del Rey?
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