Marathon
Well we have reached Marathon in the Florida Keys, the end of the first leg of our cruise this winter.
We will be docking at the Harbor Cay Club ( http://harbourcayclub.org/) for about 6 weeks. We decided to dock for January and part of February to have shore-power and heat for the coldest part of the winter before we head to the Bahamas. We have learned that Florida can be quite cold in January – February. When we do not have shore power, our only heat is a small propane heater that we already have used for a couple of nights and mornings around New Years at Little Shark River.
In spite of some challenges, our first leg has been great! We have had more opportunity, than in previous vacation-length trips, to explore both old and new destinations.
Some statistics:
· Bradenton, FL to Marathon, FL
· 36 nights out
o 7 docked (19%)
o 29 anchored (81%)
· 267 miles traveled - you could easily walk this far in 36 days J
· Items fixed - numerous!
We have started to find our way around Marathon. We rode the bus to church and have been able to buy a few fresh items (milk & juice) and are settling into marina life here.
If you haven’t checked it out yet, our blog has much more detail on our trip - http://svbarefoot.blogspot.com/
Tom
S/V Barefoot
Pineland, FL (currently docked in Marathon, FL)
Glad you guys are having a good time and sounds like a GREAT adventure so far.
ReplyDeleteJudy and I will be heading South around the end of the month on OPTIMYSTIQUE. Maybe we'll find you 'out there' somewhere.
When we were having lunch yesterday at Burdines we were wondering if we might see you here in Marathon this year. Let us know your plans as your departure approachess - it would be great to see you!
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Joyce, I am a follower now! Great pictures and looks like you are having the time of your life! Gaile Beebe
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