We went through the Ten Thousand Islands...here are just a few.
This is the channel to Everglades City.
It was a pretty channel to the dock in front of the Rod and Gun club where we spent the night. This was a private club at one time for the rich and famous. Had lunch there on the porch and then walked up town for an ice cream cone.
Here we are in Boot Key Harbor in Marathon. Sunset picture looking at the Boot Key Bridge.This is our neighbor...see his dock with all the comforts of home--wind generators, solar panel, direct tv. He does a good job with his laundry. There are many many live-aboards in this harbor plus about 200 mooring balls for transients which are always full. We anchored and then dinghied in to the grocery, etc.
We intended to stay only 2 nights in Marathon, but then we heard about the big Seafood Festival on the week-end held in the park right next to the marina. It was worth staying for....enjoyed golden crab and also stone crabs. They were so sweet, no sauce needed. Ended up taking some peel n eat shrimp and fish spread back to the boat where we shared with Jeanne and Jerry from Morning Star,and Beth and Darrel who just arrived.
This charming 83 year old lady was one of the volunteers working the tables (not a very good picture). We visited with many many people from the East Coast there.
More scenes from the Festival.
March 16
We leave Boot Key and the Berge's behind...heading for somewhere in the Northern Keys. Bob says he's going to catch a big fish on the way !
