It is so good to be back aboard Northern Light again after a short absence. Linda and I arrived on Saturday at Burdines Marina in Marathon. Our dear friends Dan & Kathy May drove us to the Keys and will be returning our car to Michigan this spring. Thanks for your generosity. We all had a delightful dinner of steamed shrimp & honey buns at the Castaways.
We spent Sunday in Marathon (Vaca Key) exploring the area and preparing for our departure to the Atlantic Ocean.
On Monday we departed Burdines after breakfast and had a great breeze so we were able to sail along the Keys up to Lower Matecumbe Key. We arrived at Matecumbe Bight about 4:15pm after going under a 65 foot bridge (Linda’s first) she also saw her first dolphins and a huge sea turtle swimming alongside the boat.
Tuesday was another great sailing day in the keys and we arrived at our next anchorage at Rodriguez Key. We took a short dingy ride to check out our new surroundings. Brad and I put on our snorkeling gear and cleaned the bottom of the boat and swam around looking at all the
pretty fish.Wednesday was another perfect sailing day for us and we needed to get an early start since it was our longest day (about 53 miles) to our next anchorage at KeyBiscayne near Miami. We arrived at Bill Baggs State Park, a beautiful little anchorage called “No Name Harbor”. I renamed it “Brad’s Bay”. All enjoyed hiking in the park and taking a cool shower outside. Enjoyed cocktails after dinner while waiting for the shuttle launch that never happened.
These last 3 days have been beautiful. This is what I imagine heaven to be; sailing in aquamarine waters with a fresh breeze on a beautiful boat with good friends, nothing could be better. Thank you Brad & Susan for giving us this wonderful opportunity of a lifetime.
Tomorrow is a special day! Brad’s 60th Birthday and we plan to celebrate in style.
4 comments:
Happy Birthday Brad!
Its going to be difficult this summer handling this landlocked state sans lakes.
Sail On!
Jonathan G.
Happy 60th Neighbor!! Sounds like all is well and you are enjoying the beautiful water and weather. Great that Linda and Jay have joined you. The neighborhood is very quiet and we are anxiously awaiting spring and warmer temperatures to be able to get outside. Think of you often. Love from the Millers
Hi Brad.Susie, Jay & Linda.
We loved the picturs and your and the trip info. Jay
Saw "Uncle" Fred this am and he wanted to know all about you guys. The Eckels drove up here yesterday for lunch and we had a great time. They send the greetings. The sun has been out for two days in a row. Yippie!
We love you guys
G&G aka John & Jan
What a great birthday gift for Brad - to have a harbor named after him. I'd say that's even better than having a star named after you.
I can almost smell the ocean and feel that warm sun when I look at your pictures. Keep them coming!!
Denise
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