To the Riverfront

3/2/2017

The last three weeks since I "crossed to the mainland" have flown by as I've enjoyed two weeks in a new campground, followed by a comfy AirBnB in the center of town. Trust me, I did hit the beach a few times to cycle and sunbathe, nap and read. Yet, I really enjoyed being in town and definitely explored new sights I'd not seen in the past.

The town of Sebastian has been a fishing village since the 1870s, and I love the early history that I recently learned. Thomas New, a retired minister from Detroit settled here in 1881, and filed to start a post office under the name, New Haven. However, he got into legal trouble for "misuse" as a postmaster and was removed (a man after my own heart). The town was then named after St. Sebastian, and officially founded in 1882.

While I really enjoyed my time camping, I'm now ending a week of house sharing with another traveler -- she's a gal from Massachusetts who's a Virgo, a former teacher, now a writer, and drives a Honda Element. She's contemplating what type of bike to buy now. I can't make this up.

Tomorrow, northward to the Space Coast for 10 days of tourism.

6 Comments

Sue Tyler

3/2/2017 08:34:39 pm

And where are the photos of the doppelganger? You always meet the nicest people on your travels. I shared your blog with my biker/neighbor who is dreaming of a trip like yours one day. Have a grand time living the life! Miss you.

Judy

3/4/2017 07:56:04 pm

Doppelganger? Nice vocab, girlfriend! We decided we don't selfies! Yes, while I love the history & culture & architecture that exists in nearly every stop along the way, the people are top of the list for making this journey interesting and fun. No winter trip for you? I'm in Florida through the 30th then ??? xo

Eileen

3/5/2017 03:55:09 pm

Judy: Surprised to read you were able to get rental home for only a week in high season. Wonder if you will one day decide to make Sebastian your home. Similarities with roommate too strange, only you could encounter that.

Judy

3/5/2017 08:16:39 pm

Eileen,

The rental is AirBnB so bed/bath rental with use of the entire house. I did book it 2 weeks in advance but yes, for my budget, I was very lucky and happy to get this one. If I return to Florida, I expect it'll be in this area between Melbourne Beach and Vero Beach, but I wonder if in just 5 years, it'll be over-run, too.

Claudette

3/23/2017 08:58:18 pm

Love the photos of the sunsets. What a beautiful area right on the river. That was quite the coincidence finding a roommate with whom you had so much in common.

Judy

3/27/2017 03:54:43 pm

Claudette,
It was really fun sharing a house with a (much younger) twin sister!

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