Marathon, FL



Another breathtaking sunset




Barry at Marathon Beach




Linda at Marathon Beach




Park at Marathon Beach




Sunset at Marathon City Marina from the deck of the Mardi Gras

       Greetings from Marathon, FL. We've been here for 4 full days now and are enjoying this cruiser friendly town. We've found the local grocery store (only a 1 mile walk or a $4 cab ride); Home Depot; an outboard motor repair shop (we need a new fuel pump); a bus schedule; and a LOVELY beach (only a 1 mile dinghy or kayak ride). In the harbor, we've enjoyed the company of Mick and Sue--world travelers from Wales--who shared some funny stories with us over drinks and appetizers. I've also participated in a yoga class--outdoors, under the marina's tiki hut, overlooking the water. Wow!
      Today started with a greeting from a pair of dolphins, one of whom jumped out of the water right in front of me four times as if to say good morning. Around 9a.m., Barry and I took the dinghy (towing my kayak) up Sister Creek to Marathon Beach--one of the most pristine, well-cared for beaches  I've ever seen! Barry headed back to the marina to work on the outboard (he can't sit still). For the first time since arriving in Florida, the water was warm enough to enjoy some swimming. I met some friendly folks at the beach, including a couple from Missouri with roots in Kirkwood. Small world! Around 3pm, I decided it was time to kayak back to the marina. Unfortunately, the wind was in my face so the trip back was challenging. Just when I thought I couldn't paddle another step--Barry came around the bend in the dinghy to tow me home! What a great guy!



Mick and Sue--new friends from Wales