Marathon
27 February 2013 | Boot Key Harbor
Nothing but fantastic
UPDATE: We are now staying in Marathon until March 12th...We've been in Marathon a week now as of this post. We are on a mooring ball in Boot Key Harbor. There is a lot to do and see here with convenient shopping and if you're so inclined, many great restaurants. We had a terrific dinner with Mike and Polli from Chinook (we stayed at their dock in VA just before heading South and happened to both be here now). I had Hog Fish and Bessie had Coconut Shrimp. The view from our table was incredible (The picture on this post) and the company was great.
Yesterday, we went to a key's fishery rest. and had a Lobster Rubin, it was unique... wouldn't order it again though.
We went snorkeling out to Sombrero Key, saw lots of fish, a school of Barracuda and LIVE coral. It was beautiful, the water was crystal clear and it was warm. Unfortunately, the rollers were rocking the boat all over and Bessie got a little queasy but she held out and snorkeled with me. Didn't see any Bugs yet but can't take them where we are due to the "Sanctuary" status but that's ok, they aren't as tasty as Maine Lobster so not missing too much.
We are here for another week, we will go see Pigeon Key's museum and some other sights and then start the slow trek North around 5 or 6 March. All is going well, the water maker was a fabulous addition to the boat, it is so nice not having to worry about water, tanks get low, turn on the water maker, easy...