Jan 29-30
The last three nights we have been anchored at Dinner Key, which is the largest marina in Miami and I think in all of Florida. It’s big. The anchorage is huge as well with lots of boats here with liveaboards. And judging by the stuff growing on them they’ve been here quite a while. We are able to dinghy to shore and access some stores in walking distance and hop on various transit in this area of Miami called Coconut Grove. The other day Christopher was waiting on shore while I messed around with something at the dinghy dock. When I returned he was talking to a gentleman who asked if he could offer Christopher a drink from a fresh coconut. The man then cut open the end, cleaned out the hole and gave it to Christopher. “Mmmm, tasty good!” was his response. He and I split it and we were surprised how much was in it. It took a while to drink the whole thing. The gentleman then opened one for himself before heading off to try to make a few dollars helping someone with their boat. This was one of the friendliest homeless people we have met.
We’ve been taking this time to get some shopping done, do laundry and get to know the area. Of course one of the benefits of this spot is that the way to get downtown is by rail! And the local area bus is only $0.25. Can’t beat that! We also picked up a new mode of transport – an inflatable kayak. This will help us be more flexible so that one of us can leave the boat to go ashore without leaving the others stranded out there. It will also be a great way to get a different kind of exercise going. Our main destination today was the Museum of History of Southern Florida in Downtown Miami. It was very interesting especially after being here for a couple of weeks now. Some of the exhibits were interactive like the puzzle on the wall Christopher is working on in the picture. As we cruised back to Tiffany Rose this afternoon we were treated to dozens of expert windsurfers tacking back and forth around us. They were headed in from Biscayne Bay from a large international race. This week we have seen tons of different small sailboats headed out to race. It is a week of the Olympic Class Regatta. A number of boats are here from Canada. We haven’t met any of the racers but we met one set of parents here from Nova Scotia whose son is in on the team. They are anchored in their boat a few hundred meters from us. This really is a hot spot for sailing. We hope to get out on the Bay some more and enjoy these crystal clear waters. Tonight we are being tossed around as the boat creeks and groans on her anchor under the erratic pressures of a strong northern wind bringing another cold front in.
The last three nights we have been anchored at Dinner Key, which is the largest marina in Miami and I think in all of Florida. It’s big. The anchorage is huge as well with lots of boats here with liveaboards. And judging by the stuff growing on them they’ve been here quite a while. We are able to dinghy to shore and access some stores in walking distance and hop on various transit in this area of Miami called Coconut Grove. The other day Christopher was waiting on shore while I messed around with something at the dinghy dock. When I returned he was talking to a gentleman who asked if he could offer Christopher a drink from a fresh coconut. The man then cut open the end, cleaned out the hole and gave it to Christopher. “Mmmm, tasty good!” was his response. He and I split it and we were surprised how much was in it. It took a while to drink the whole thing. The gentleman then opened one for himself before heading off to try to make a few dollars helping someone with their boat. This was one of the friendliest homeless people we have met.
We’ve been taking this time to get some shopping done, do laundry and get to know the area. Of course one of the benefits of this spot is that the way to get downtown is by rail! And the local area bus is only $0.25. Can’t beat that! We also picked up a new mode of transport – an inflatable kayak. This will help us be more flexible so that one of us can leave the boat to go ashore without leaving the others stranded out there. It will also be a great way to get a different kind of exercise going. Our main destination today was the Museum of History of Southern Florida in Downtown Miami. It was very interesting especially after being here for a couple of weeks now. Some of the exhibits were interactive like the puzzle on the wall Christopher is working on in the picture. As we cruised back to Tiffany Rose this afternoon we were treated to dozens of expert windsurfers tacking back and forth around us. They were headed in from Biscayne Bay from a large international race. This week we have seen tons of different small sailboats headed out to race. It is a week of the Olympic Class Regatta. A number of boats are here from Canada. We haven’t met any of the racers but we met one set of parents here from Nova Scotia whose son is in on the team. They are anchored in their boat a few hundred meters from us. This really is a hot spot for sailing. We hope to get out on the Bay some more and enjoy these crystal clear waters. Tonight we are being tossed around as the boat creeks and groans on her anchor under the erratic pressures of a strong northern wind bringing another cold front in.
3 comments:
Can't wait to join you, looks fabulous!! Syl and Steve
My daughter Ramona and I are enjoying your blog so much! She wonders if you have me Captain Jack Sparrow yet? Whenever you have a new post we have a great time reading it together. I'm so glad we came across your blog!
Have fun!
Sandy
Hey Dave
Give me a call when you're free or read your email. Would love to catch up with you.
I'm enjoying your blog! Skiings great these days. Steffan's doing amazing, just missed making the national junior team by 1 place.
Take care,
Peter
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