Category Archives: The Keys

We are still trying to confirm with Steve our arrival in Fort Lauderdale and plans for connecting in Key West. Miami is the site of the Super Bowl (in 2 weeks ) and this weekend it’s the Pro Bowl. Lauderdale … Continue reading →

Today is day 90 of this trip and it started at dawn with a beautiful sunrise. We anchored near an island out of the wind and we each took turns checking the anchor during the night. We had a long … Continue reading →

The sea was a bit rougher this morning but settled down by about noon into just a really nice trip up the Keys. It was sunny and warm but because of the wind we bundled up in jackets. Today is … Continue reading →

She was blowing 20knts this morning but the weatherman said it would lighten up by noon which didn’t really happen. The wind and the waves were right on the nose so we had to “beat” our way the 50 miles … Continue reading →

We had planned to leave for Lauderdale this morning but a cold front blew through and we had 30knt winds and high seas. Everyone stayed in port including the huge ferry cat that takes people out to Fort Jefferson (Dry … Continue reading →

We had our rental bikes until 1:30 so we decided to ride some of the back streets and explore the “real” Key West. The homes are amazing. Almost every home is very old and completely renovated and nicely appointed with … Continue reading →

We rented bicycles today and drove to the breach. It was one of those perfect days – warm with a nice cooling breeze. When we were at the bike rental place we saw Aussie-man Steve on the street whom we … Continue reading →

Today we worked on the boat cleaning it and polishing it. It was nice to have a slow day of just casual cleaning and hanging out. The weather has been hot (84 F) and sunny so it doesn’t take much … Continue reading →

Marg and I are still exploring the city and poking around in some of the well known and less known areas. We have been walking some of the back streets and looking at the old homes. We had a cheeseburger … Continue reading →

A beautiful day of exploring and meeting people. Marg and I were “pied” at the Key West Lime shoppe as part of a stunt the owner does when the trolley comes by. We later got talking to Kermit (owner) and … Continue reading →

Marg and I needed a quiet time together so we hung out and enjoyed each other all day. We went for a walk and got WIFI (got our email). Made a grouper brunch and just poked around the harbour. The … Continue reading →

We sailed down to Key West from Marathon in beautiful weather. It was so nice we didn’t bother to put any sunscreen on and Marg and I got over exposed a bit. There were so many lobster traps out it … Continue reading →

Today we worked on cleaning up the boat and that meant a trip to Home Depot, so we rented two bikes. Getting there was great but it rained on the way back. I so enjoyed the bicycle ride I didn’t … Continue reading →

Today there was suppose to be very strong winds but where we were (in the mangroves next to the Marina) there was little wind and the sun was very hot. We slept late, hung out on the boat and went … Continue reading →

The weather has improved the last few days. It was blowing fairly strong today and it is suppose to increase so we went to Marathon Marina. We were in jackets and when we got out of the wind I had … Continue reading →

We left Lauderdale this morning for Key Largo on our way to Key West. It sure was good to be on the move again and in particular on the Ocean. We love the fresh air and being out in nature. … Continue reading →