Manatees & Rockets


We decided to stay in Titusville an extra day so that
we could try to see the launch of a new GPS satellite. Drove the rental car
down to Port Canaveral where a park gives a good view of the launch pads at the
Air Force Base which is just South of the Shuttle Launch facility. The wind was
still blowing, so the launch was scrubbed, but it was a fun park and beach. The
lifeguard had recovered a boogie board and Noah had a great time trying to
“surf” in the big waves.

Back in the marina, the manatees were cruising the
slips looking for warm water. They seem to enjoy the outflow from air
conditioning systems and generators. Several are quite large with scars on
their backs and there is at least one calf.

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