1st March 2014

After fingerprints and mug shots were taken we made our escape from Orlando down the 528 turnpike across the Indian River and the Banana River to Cocoa Beach for the night after a mind bending day of travel.

2nd March 2014

Cocoa Beach has a distinctive Latino flavour that is laid back and friendly. The dark side is the architectural mess of concrete buildings apart from the occasional clapper board house sandwiched between ugly hotels and drive ins. In need of some R&R we decided on a stroll along Cocoa Beach the surfing capital of Florida. We were surprised by the amount of exotic and tame species of wild birds hanging around the beach, what a buzz.

Allegedly world's largest surf store

Hairy bikers

Stork on the beach

Punk seagull with attitude

The legendary Cocoa Beach Pier

Linda dancing with pelicans

Pelican surf

Pier pelican at Mai Tiki Bar

Selfie at the bar