On Friday, we got tied up at the Marlin Bay Resort in Marathon. It is a nice resort with a very nice pool. The only downside was that we were in the outer basin with not much of a break wall. Had a lot of rocking and wave slap the first few nights but it did get better. After getting tied up and the boat rinsed off we took off for a short walk to the Key Fisheries. Don, Mark & Deb, and us decided we had to try the stone crab claws. Yes they were awesome. Think we went to the pool for a bit then out for pizza. Don was having fun and had me and Mark on a 2 a day cigar path.
Keys Fishery
Marlin Bay Resort
Saturday we went to the Stuffed Pig for breakfast. It lived up to its name. After a huge breakfast we went and hung out at the pool for awhile. Was a little windy but the temperatures were great. Saturday evening Don, Marcia and I went to a Looper Sunset party at a marina down the road. They had a lot of snack food, cold beer and a live band. We ran into some Loopers that we had not seen in awhile, so it was fun. It was a good cigar walk back to the boat after. On Sunday I got up early and did my 1st two open water dives in the morning. We took a short walk and just relaxed at the pool. Don treated all of us to an excellent dinner at the Seafood and Lobster house. On Monday, I got up early again and completed the 3rd and 4th of my required open water dives. It was on the Gulf side this time so not as much to see. Good news is that I am now a certified scuba diver!!!
Heading out on the dive boat
Dinner at the Steak and Lobster House
When I got back to the boat from the dives on Monday, Don and Marcia walked up the Stuffed Pig and brought back massive sandwiches for lunch. We decided to drop the dinghy in and go exploring for awhile. We went a few miles back under the 7 mile bridge and toured through Boot Key. On the way back we did have to stop at the Fishery for another beer. We put the dinghy away and walked to tour a brand new 53ft Marlow that was at the marina. Beautiful boat. The only reason I mention this is because it is owned by fellow 4 Season's Marina friend Tom. Some may remember him from D dock when he owned the boat "Crazy 8". After happy hour on his boat it was back to the Fishery for Stone Crab and Oysters. Don, Mark, I decided to have another cigar and get into the Bourbon. Don was clearly over-served and somehow made it to bed. Good news is that I think it was the best night sleep he had. Saw Don off on Tuesday morning as he headed out to catch the shuttle to the Miami airport. Felt sorry for him as he had a LONG day at the airport before getting home. Sitting on the runway for almost 2 hours before cancelling the flight, but that is his story. :( Maybe the sunset picture will remind him that it was worth it.
Tuesday was a provisioning day. We borrowed Rick and Rhonda's car and made a run to Publix. Mark and I brought back cases of water, beer and soda while Deb and Marcia shopped. We picked them back up and brought bags of groceries back to the boat. Lot of provisioning for the Bahama's. As a side note, our ice maker died on Sunday in Marathon. We ordered a new one and are having it shipped to the Key Largo West Marine store.
Wednesday's wind and weather was OK, so we left out of Marathon and headed to Key Largo. We ran on the outside in 2-3 footers in beautiful blue water.
We made it to Key Largo without issue and are here now. I am tired of typing as I am sure you are tired of reading, so will save Key Largo for another post.
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