My first impression of Marathon was a bit sketchy, but our friends Kathy and George of Ishmeal (sp) love it here so its gotta be good. There are a lot of empty mooring balls in a harbour that usually hosts upwards of 300 boats. Al made us breakfast …
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Fog In The Morning And A Surprise At The Next Anchorage
We did have a very peaceful night and the rain finally went away by sunset. A sailboat came in late and shared the anchorage with us. The next morning was clear at sunrise, but we noticed heavy fog in the canal that we needed to transit to head south. …
Fog In The Morning And A Surprise At The Next Anchorage
We did have a very peaceful night and the rain finally went away by sunset. A sailboat came in late and shared the anchorage with us. The next morning was clear at sunrise, but we noticed heavy fog in the canal that we needed to transit to head south. …
We made it….FINALLY
It has taken us the better part of 2 years but we finally reached our original destination, Boot Key Harbour, Marathon. We are on a mooring and all checked in. we celebrated with some cold champagne which we have been dragging along for some time. B…
Hallelujah We Are Down The Bay
We spent 5 days in Reedville, Virginia waiting for the southerly winds to die down so we could get to Norfolk. My friend John Denver once wrote, “I spent a week there one day.” Of course he was writing about Toledo, Ohio. Now don’t get me wrong,…
Never a Camera when You Want it.
We are anchored in Islamadora (Purple Island), our plan was to eat out at Lorelei’s. Al was sure he could find it after Googling it.. We approached a restaurant and tied up to find it was the Islamadora Fish Company. We stayed since we really didn’t…
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY
Happy Mothers Day to all the Mothers. I know lots of cruising moms who will not be with their children on this day. Time just passes so fast. I can still remember the pencil holders decorated with macaroni and the hand made cards, the dance recitals…
The HAT has ATTITUDE
Because I don’t know how to post more than one picture with a post y’all get a bonus post. I tried the hat on in a more artistic pose and I like its attitude. (Continued…)