Thursday, February 10, 2011
81° 23.259’ W
25° 51.505’ N
Rod and Gun Club Marina
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| Cruising in the haze |
This morning we had to wait for the fog to lift before getting underway. By 9:30 we were out of our slips and motoring to the Gulf. The entire day was shrouded in haze and light fog – not the best of conditions but good enough to move closer to the Keys. For most of the day visibility was 1 to 2 miles. Jim led the way as we passed through the ten thousand island area! Once off the Gulf and into the islands the weather improved and the scenery was magnificent!
The dolphins were out playing in our wake today. We also encountered a sea turtle, about 5 miles out. That was a first for both of us.
Fuel is expensive and hard to come by so Jim and I made a couple of trips to the local gas station two blocks away. With small shopping carts loaded with two 5 gallon gas cans each, we made two trips. We are now both ready for the next leg of our trip to the Keys around 85 miles away!
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| Docking at the Rod and Gun Club |
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| Heading into Everglades City |
Tomorrow the six of us have a reservation to take an air boat ride and I am looking forward to this boondoggle! One more thing to cross off my bucket list!
Sunday in now looking like the first chance we will have to cross over to the Keys.
