Cruising the New River by dinghy

David & Thomas driving past Lauderdale Marine Center

    After David worked hard all week, and the kids finished up school for the year, we decided it was time to explore the river we have been sitting on (& sat on for 2 months in 2009).  So we put the motor on the dinghy (10' Walker Bay with Torqueedo motor), and cruised up the New River.  We passed a lot of homes (some simple, some luxurious) and many boats/yachts docked along the walls the river and its many tributaries.  As we approached the I-95 bridge, we started seeing the marinas where (mega) yachts go for repairs, maintenance, and storage.  It was a beautiful trip.  We then finished the day by having dinner (& the kids got to swim) at the Pirate Republic Bar.

Mom & Matthew relaxing on boat ride (as we pass mega yachts!)

Matthew enjoys checking out many yachts on the River

Airplane turned into floating "houseboat"