We left Islamorada and went a short distance to a beautiful spot called Lignumvitae Key. The beauty of it was that we were really out there on our own with the island there, the water and the sun. In this area we are also traversing the southern edge of the Everglades National Park. Just water and islands. After a peaceful stay there with some jumping off the boat into the water ( Christopher enjoyed filming the one can opener I did) the weather looked good for heading out to the ocean side again. So on Thursday morning we sailed off into the Hawk Channel on our way to Marathon. The winds were rather light so we were surprised that the water was as wavey as it was. Nothing bad but it made it feel like we were out on the ocean again. The colour of the water was spectacular and with the combination of about 80 degrees and sun from the sky and the water it felt really hot out there. We were also greeted by a few sea turtles and then a shark swam right by the boat. Can't wait to go snorkeling...
Our destination was Boot Key harbor in Marathon. We arrived to the sight of about 300 boats in the harbour, most moored neatly in rows on mooring balls. A lot different than the spot we just left! You can see some of the boats in the picture of Shirley in the kayak. This is the destination of choice for many cruisers who head south. It is quite a place, in a very sheltered harbour. Many of the boats have been here since December and won't leave until March. Every morning there is a "cruisers net" on the VHF radio with info on what is happening in the harbour. Last night we joined a musical jam session at the Tiki hut on shore. For Valentines supper we went out to the Dockside Bar and Grill. It was a great atmosphere and a terrific live singer/guitar player. Never had a shrimp and sourkraut sandwich before but it was delicious - so was the Key Lime pie that Christopher loved as well. We plan to hang out here a bit and see what it is all about.
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