Friday - back to K.W. 6.16

Craig and Angela with Mahi Dinner.

So, we left key west and sailed about 40 miles to the Marqueses keys. (actually it was too calm to 'sail' so we motored. used the iron sail.) then we went on out to the Dry Tortugas. spent a couple of days at Fort Jackson. built in the 1800's. very cool old place. (not "cool" - duhhhh) had visits via sea plane and lots of other cruisers show up during our stay. saw 200 lb Jew Fish, 6' shark, 100+lb Tarpon, lobster, crab, and swam with them.

Caught some fish! Barracuda, Mackaral, Mahi Mahi, and enjoyed eating them.

Last NIGHT we sailed back to Key West. after 3 days of dead calm. (see photos) as in not a darn ripple... we decided to motor back overnight. had a nice surprise blow about midnight that pushed us along at about 7 knots. (that's fast mom) now we are back in K.W. anchored and had naps. are loading up for Cheeseburgers in Paradise. will leave here for the sail back up to Marathon in the morning. everyone is healthy, happy and feeling younger than ever!

xo skip

Key West - Sat. 6.10.07

Key West, FL. street performers and tourists mix on the pier to watch sunset. (we arrived early before they were set up and found an empty plaza.) Now it's Sunday early. today we sail for the Marquesas Keys. then in 2 days onward to the Dry Tortugas. Lovely weather today and all of the days so far.

('some' tourists overdress for the shore! we didnt)

i won't have email again till we return to key west on Friday. plan to have lots more photos then.

having a great time. -skip