Early this morning we decided we should head out and get some miles under our belt. The weather forecast is for high winds in a few days and we didn’t want to get stuck here for too long and miss seeing other places. We decided that we would try and make it as far as we could today to make up time if we get stuck somewhere. We headed for Fiesta Key and had Marathon as a backup if the weather didn't cooperate. It was forecasted that there would be isolated thunderstorms with gusts up to 25. We showered and packed up the boat. We said goodbye to our Northern friends and headed back the way we came in. As we were motoring out Scott and I happened to be looking in the same direction and saw a fin. We both looked at each other excitedly and fearfully. Scott asked if it was a dolphin or a shark and we waited. It came up again and we saw more of the animal this time. It was a dolphin! Finally we had seen one, if only for a brief minute. By the time we had the camera it hadn’t come up again near us. Hopefully we see more soon.
The breeze was pretty light so we motored about 20 miles. We crossed under the 7 mile bridge and continued up the gulf side of the keys. I wasn’t feeling all too hot so I went down below to get out of the sun and take a nap. I arose from the dead about the same time the breeze filled in. We shut off the motor and sailed the last 20NM. It was pretty light breeze still, around 5-10knots. Waves were basically Lake St Claire chop, which was comforting. We cruised all the way up to the harbor entrance at Fiesta Key RV Resort and Marina. We found a wall and parked for the night. We had a nice dinner, showered (again, bonus! Two in one day), and worked on laundry. While we were searching for the change machine (the washing machine took quarters), I found the book swap shelf. Scott was running around like a chicken with his head cut off so I scooped up a Stone(s) Barrington novel and another chick novel for myself. When Scott was less flustered, I told him what I had found and oh happy day! He was delighted, having not yet read the one I found him.
Tomorrow we are not exactly sure of our plans but we are still headed up the Keys.
Squeaky clean,
Lauren & Scott
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