Day 61 – Key WestSombrero MarinaWe took the Lower Key Bus to Key West this morning. We took it all the way to the southern most point of the continental US. From there we walked towards the main section of town enjoying the old architecture, neat shops…
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May 5 – Marathon, FL
Day 60 – Beach DaySombrero MarinaWe enjoyed a lazy morning…we had breakfast in bed and caught up on the news from GMA. We did a little more research on snorkeling sites in the area and then ran a few errands. I had a nice surprise waiting for me when…
May 4 – Marathon, FL
Day 59 – We Made It To The KeysSombrero MarinaWe left Little Shark River at 6:30, a little before sunrise, with a ton of mosquitoes. The Gulf was flat and we wanted to take advantage of that, we were lucky again and had wonderful weather to cross Flori…
May 3 – The Everglades
Day 58 – Out In the EvergladesLittle Shark River – AnchorageNot a lot to report on today. We cruised close to shore today because the winds were up, and I don’t like to rock and roll too much. We got to Little Shark River pretty early i…
May 2 – Everglades City, FL
Day 57 – Lots of Shells No AlligatorsRod and Gun Club MarinaThis area is known as Ten Thousand Islands which are a chain of islands and mangrove islets off the coast of Southwest Florida. The 99-mile long Wilderness Waterway begins at Everglades City…
May 1 – Everglades City, FL
Day 56 – Rough Day on the WaterRod and Gun Club MarinaWe had planned to leave Marco Island and go to an anchorage in the Everglades called Little Shark River and then on to Marathon the next day. Plans had to change since the winds in the Marathon area…
April 30 – Marco Island, FL
Day 55 – Moving SouthMarco Island – AnchorageWe finally left Ft. Myers Beach this morning. The wind was still up a little but we stayed as close to shore as we could and the ride was not too bad. We saw a manatee as we entered the bay at Marco Isla…
April 29 – Ft. Myers Beach, FL
Day 54 – More WaitingMatanzas MarinaIn some ways it was nice to be in port this morning…I got to watch the Royal Wedding. We got a little rain and wind this morning and again this evening so I was glad we were in port. After watching the wedd…
April 28 – Ft. Myers Beach, FL
Day 53 – WaitingMatanzas MarinaWe are staying in Ft. Myers Beach until Saturday, waiting for the front to move through. The winds should be lighter and the seas calmer by then. So in the mean time we are just hanging out. I’m a bath person and have rea…
April 27 – Ft. Myers Beach, FL
Day 52 – Back in the WaterMatanzas MarinaThe guys at the boat yard started cleaning and waxing the hull bright and early this morning. By 10:30 the new battery was in and we were looking beautiful again. They lowered us into the water around noon and w…
