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| Story telling in our cockpit--Marathon |
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| Sunset over Marathon--Boot Key Harbor |
We've put Marathon behind us and are heading towards Miami, from which we'll jump off to the Bahamas as soon as the wind is in our favor--which may not be until later this weekend. Marathon is in the Keys, and is a gathering place for boaters from all over the Eastern US, Canada, and the UK. As I mentioned in a previous post, we luckily met up with friends and enjoyed catching up. At sunset, many people blow their conch shells and there may even be a cannon blast!
We left Marathon and motored for six hours to Indian Key, where we anchored for the night. Since we arrived with daylight left, we had a chance to explore the island.
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Feels good to stretch out!
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| Mardi Gras at anchor |
Indian Key is a small island on which a sea captain built a small empire 'wrecking' (salvaging) shipwrecked vessels in nearby waters. Problem is, the Seminole Indians were here first, and they attacked one morning in 1841--killing several islanders and scaring off the others. But it's a beautiful place to visit now.
At sunset, we enjoyed a gourmet meal (if I do say so). We had Chicken Basil Cream Pasta, all made from canned goods. It was delicious...and we can eat the leftovers tonight. No chef duties for me tonight.
Cruising like this takes a change in behavior. Take a look:
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| Our wheels for the next two months |
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| Laundry day |
We're currently sailing gently over blue-green water that is so clear we can see 20 feet to the white sand on the bottom. Incredible!!
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