Greetings from Marathon, FL--part of the Keys! Barry and I sailed here overnight--leaving at midnight Monday and arriving at 4pm on Tuesday. This was my first overnight trip--and it was amazing! The stars were brilliant, with canopies of stars behind the familiar constellations. The stars helped us navigate--our auto-pilot was down, so we used our GPS and found landmarks in the sky to help guide us. It was pitch dark--like sailing into black ink. I ran the helm for an hour or so alone, while Barry napped. I listened to my favorites on my ipod, dancing while hanging onto the wheel and watching the sky. Loved it!
Now we're anchored next to a huge mooring field at Marathon City Marina--we pay for dinghy priviledges (laundry, restroom, community room, etc). Tonight we joined a bunch of people at a potluck dinner and met a great couple from Wales who have cruised for over 30 years all over Europe and the East coast of the USA. We learn so much from people we meet in harbors. We'll stay here about one week, before heading further south to Key West and the Dry Tortugas.
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