Another big step forward for all of us: swimming and playing from the boat itself- no bag-packing necessary! Yesterday afternoon’s first dip was a success all around- good swimming, happy girls, early and swift log-sawing.
The rest of our Miami pit stop was busy with the usual port needs: produce, pump out, dinghy fuel, water, etc., plus a few odds and ends that needed gathering. I Ubered for the first time to collect some goods, and found the ‘answer’ to our hanging storage woes. If this is the answer, I’m not sure what exactly the question was:
I spent some time on a fix, and since I know you’re on the edge of your seat to see where our limes and bread are, I’ll post it later. In the mean time, most of the fresh produce I just bought is now freshly bruised from its trip around the cabin this afternoon.
We met up with some friends from Bar Harbor in the marina, and the girls were so happy to see and play with their kids. Our next -hopefully longer- meet-up will be a true treat for kids and adults alike. We’re lucky that they have one another and make few complaints, but it’s a sigh of sweetness to see them so excited about new interactions.
We also made nice with the local manatees, who entertained us while we waited for the launches back to the boat. Little guys mostly, except for manatezilla, who took up an entire slip and was covered in algal growths. He/she looked old, but just Guinness-style huge.
Their bodies are so big compared to their heads all I can think of it ‘sea tick’ instead of sea cow, but apparently they just eat a lot of vegetables and aren’t known for transmitting too many cases of Lyme.
Two fun and chore-filled days in Dinner Cay, and our escape led us to the biggest oceanfront party we’ve seen so far: Saturday night in No Name Harbor. It’s a great, protected harbor that was busy when we got here, but since midday we’ve watched boats pack this place, rafting up on the bulkheads and pinching together to anchor. Lots of good people watching once more, and yet a great place to play off the boat.
Our kayaks got their first run! Both girls hit the ‘ground’ running. Aaaand, they’re off…
Lily taught us to play Mexican Train tonight (I always think of you, Seesaw!), and now Andy and I are listening to the ‘soothing’ sounds of the cabin cruiser showdown: My Stereo is Louder Than Yours (and even if it isn’t my underwater lights are better). We’re envisioning a nearly-empty anchorage when we wake up, or at the very least a lot of hungover people that the girls can practice their Disney song collection for first thing in the morning. Either way- win win!
Really Psyched to see the kayaks in action and so wishing I had gotten a couple.
They’re really meant for kids, so I’m just about pushing the limits of weight, but they’re perfect for the kids!
I’m still laughing about the sea tick thing and I can’t get the image out of my head – too funny. Along with the placement of V’s knee in the other photo. Wow. I’ll be waiting to play Mexican Train with you when you get back, Lily and I’m glad you taught your dad how to play. Did you by chance stop at Bahia Honda Key on your way? It is a park and has fabulous beaches. Love you all!
We haven’t stopped there yet; we’ll check it out! However, is there a Bahia Rolls Royce Key? It might be nicer, ha.
I’m not sure about the Rolls Royce part (ha!) but the Bahia Honda is a much-visited park with grand beaches! Lots of fisherpeople there each day when we passed it. Love Lily’s description of the day and your homage to teachers. I feel the same way – they should all be paid in excess of $100,000/year for the jobs they do! xoxo