December 15, 2005
We spent last night on the Ortega River. It was one of those rare chances to find an anchorages within walking distance of a shopping center. Libby was able to do her Christmas shopping. It only took two hours, compared to what used to take two months when we lived in a house on shore. There are thunderstorms and gale winds coming tonight so we returned to the free dock at Jacksonville to ride them out.
This Jacksonville Library is an amazing place. It is a huge building in the old Andrew Carnegie style of architecture, yet the building is brand new. It has only been open since November 12, 2005. The ceilings are so high that it reminds me of the entry foyer to the Ministry of Information in the 1984 film Brazil.
The facilities in the library are elegant and extensive. So many books. So many Internet terminals. So many rooms. So many alligator chairs and couches. The terminals are the fastest Internet connections I've ever seen. I could go on and on. I recommend this library as a tourist destination. My friends know that I'm no friend of governments, and public spending, but I must say that this library looks like the best use of public money I've ever seen.
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