We left Naples and did a 4 hour motor sale down to near Everglades city in an area called the 10,000 Islands. If you use google earth you will see why they call it that. Had an early night then up at 3 am to get to Key West before dark. It was a 12 hour run and it is always important to arrive in an unknown port during daylight hours. We sailed all the way in following seas - a bit sloppy and wind 10-15 knots. The boat moved along at 7-8 kn all day and the ride was good. We both felt a bit squeamish at times but I was pleased nnot to suffer the sea sicknesses I usually have. For me the best cure is to get on the helm and steer the boat for a while even though we have an electric auto pilot which did an excellent job keeping us on course all day. We arrived in KeyWest about 4 pm giving us a couple of hours to find an anchorage and settle in before the fabulous sunset. Apparently here in KW everyone in town heads for the dock to watch the sun go down every night!
We will be here till Tuesday as the wind is building to a bit of a blow. We will explore KW today and look for a place to do some computer stuff. We both lost data from the I phones and I pad when updating. It is in the Cloud (we hope). Fortunately I have my photos back but my music and talking books are gone!
I am also looking for an I pad as I am sending this on Paddy's I pad with 3G phone service and if I can get a good deal I will get my own.
Hi Alison.
ReplyDeleteGreat to see that you and Paddy are alive and kicking! On the last day of term I paused and looked at the group and said 'I wonder what Alison is doing at this moment?' Whereupon Greg mimed you being sick over the side of the vessel. But no! This appears not to be the case! Well done (those New Zealanders know their stuff when it comes to remedies).
All is good over here. We are surviving Schoolies and by God it's wonderful to be on holidays!! Take care my friend
Maryanne