Thursday April 23: Tarpon Springs - and a new Milestone

We basically had one day to spend riding around once we were settled into the City Marina at Tarpon Springs Wednesday night. The temps are again quite warm so an early morning ride was the way to go.

Of course we didn't think it would rain when we left for breakfast at the Tarpon Springs Diner.

So the question is: do you ride FAST so you are in the rain for a shorter period of time ... but because you are riding fast, you will run into more rain drops as you travel.

Or do you ride SLOW - in the rain longer but running into fewer rain drops in the process.

Which is the best way to keep from getting soaked? I've often wondered and figure there must be some way to determine which is the better approach (obviously the best approach is to go slow for safety reasons, right Matt?).

After drying out and sitting out the rest of the rain Thursday morning, we went to the Spongeorama just down the street to their free movie and history of the sponge divers. Quite interesting actually. For more history, click here.

This place is totally Greek! Our sister-in-law Elin recommended this place on the main drag for a great dinner - but we just never seemed to make it there (at least I think this is the place!).

Lots of sponge shops along the main dock area. Not something that I've ever used actually. Wonder if they are better than the artificial ones ....

We did find the park located in the middle of the city. Last time we were here (in 2011), the manatee were here in the north, hanging out in the warmer waters.

Didn't see any though. Maybe they are all farther south by now.

Of course we were reminded of the movie "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" just riding around looking at some of the homes. Going to have to watch that movie again one of these nights - it's GREAT! Might need to get some Windex ....

Steve took a LONG ride over to the park that runs along the shoreline. Very nice beach and walkways.

Then as I recorded our travels for the day (date, place, time traveled, miles traveled etc), I realized we have now traveled over 17,000 miles on Yesterday's Dream!! Over 4 1/2 years.

Plus another 2,500 miles traveled on Guppy. Wouldn't you think we would be tired of this by now??!!

Tomorrow - headed back to Port Charlotte. Haul out day is Thursday April 30.