M/V Bonnie Blue: 12/5/13-12/7/13

We left Daytona at nine in the morning and arrived in Titusville about 3:30. We stayed on the ball there since it is much cheaper than a slip in the marina. It was a short dinghy ride to the docks. After checking in at the office we decided to walk and see what was there. Guess where we ended up... a tiki bar. Imagine that. The drinks were strong and needless to say, with nothing on our stomachs, it didn't take long for it to hit us. We struggled back to the marina, which wasn't a short walk. But we got safely in the dinghy and went back to the boat and crashed.

The next day, Friday, we took the marina shuttle van to the Kennedy Space Center. If you're into outer space and you've never been, I'd highly recommend it. It's a little pricey, but worth it. They have two Imax movie theaters that show films made from actual footage taken by cameras worn on astronauts helmets, in 3D no less. The one we saw was taken in 2008 (I believe) that showed the Hubble Telescope being repaired by astronauts on the Atlantis. It was amazing. I used to think I'd like to go to space, but after seeing that, I don't think so. I'll just enjoy it from right here on earth, thank you. The film showed lots of footage from the Hubble that was beautiful. It really stirs the imagination.

We also did a lecture by an astronaut. That was probably the best part of the day. He was a very interesting, humorous lecturer. He even explained how they go to the bathroom in space. They have to actually be strapped to the toilet because if they let out the least bit of gas, it will push them off the seat. He explained that you can't be modest if you're an astronaut. The "bathroom" doesn't have a door and while you're there doing you're thing, any of the others on board could float by. Also, there are men and women on these flights, so you really have to leave your modesty at home.