The last few days we have gotten more into the Keys. Christopher likes the idea of going to another Key. Like with many other things he can then check it off his mental list and get on to the next thing. His latest activity has been to learn to drive the dinghy. The last little while we have had good open areas to practice although it only took a few tries before he got the hang of it - push away to go left, pull towards to go right - and twist the throttle. It has made many of our excursions a little more relaxing for Shirley and me and a bit more exciting for Christopher. On Sunday we were anchored off of Key Largo and wanted to go to John Pennekamp park. It was a very long dinghy ride from our boat to the Key, then through a canal that cut through the Key to Largo Sound and then along Largo Sound to the park marina. Lots of driving opportunity there but also lots of opportunity to get soaked. The wind has been howling for what seems like weeks now and it kicks up even the smaller bodies of water. For our little inflatable dinghy with a 6hp engine it means we get splashed alot, like alot! Our regular "Sunday Drive" attire is full rain suits. Fashionable but not pretentious. The park was a fun place to visit, nestled in a beautiful mangrove shoreline. We hope to get out to the reefs on ocean side to snorkel when the wind dies down. Our next stop was Islamorada. We found a nice anchorage close to a dinghy docking spot (tying up to the mangroves) with access to most amenities. With laundry having been ignored for the last long while it was time to seek out a laundromat. When we found it it was a hefty walk, which was not encouraging. On a whim we walked into the resort across the road and asked if we could use their dock for this vital chore. The lady there was wonderful and let us pull right in! What joy we get from the simple things and the kindness of strangers!
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