After about two and a half months, 1668 miles, 450 gallons of diesel, and 35 days of actually moving... we have made it... We have reached Marathon!!!
It's a well-welcomed relief. We've had some troubles with our generator: The fuel pump mounting flange is broken. We noticed that there was a lot of oil. Everywhere. We started using our miniature Honda generator two nights ago, back in Marco Island, and it's managed to hold up well for us. We spent two days using virtually no power though: Enough to charge the batteries a little each night and each morning, and then we ran the fridge and freezer alternately with the baby generator. (We have a waist-high deep freeze, seperate from the fridge.)
The generator was a huge help. If we hadn't had it, we'd have been in deep trouble. We are truly blessed.
Aspen and I went down to Boot Key Harbour this afternon; Nothings changed but a new coat of paint. I'm not shocked.
This marina (Marathon Marina and Boat Yard) is really nice. Showers, laundry, book exchange, tons of boaters, a small gym with treadmills and the likes. It's nice. The view is a clear shot of the trademark Keys sunset, which I realised tonight I have missed. I suppose it truly is good to be back.
I'll write more as things begin to happen and as we fall back into the groove that is the keys.
Love,
Annakah on Kama Hele