Winds below 20kts! A joyous sight for a potentially dry dinghy ride today! It’s become amazing to see what the trek in and out means for our planning and overall attitude. Key West is amazing, but is a right pain in the butt to access if you’re a boater and it’s blowing over 5 kts.
Our crafting day for the kids on board quickly morphed into crafting/drawing/fishing/movie watching day, which was a welcomed respite from the go go go days we’ve had exploring onshore.
While the littles occupied themselves, I had a patient teacher who taught me to crochet, and pun fully intended, I am hooked (I hear, and appreciate your groan).
Andy is not sharing my enthusiasm for crocheting a sleeve to cover the mast (in need of a paint job) down below with crocheted gobs of ‘beauty’, but I’ll lure him into sense with an anchor or some other jaunty nautical image, I’m sure. Big crafting plans in the works, either way.
We’ve laundered, provisioned and filled tanks in preparation for heading west again tomorrow, so today we’ll have a last looksie at town.
I really want to see that crocheted sleeve for the mast down below! Probably if he stands still long enough, you’ll crochet a sleeve for him. Good thing you filled your tanks because there is no wawa at the Dry Tortugas (hence the name) but it’s so beautiful, you’re going to love it. Be sure to go to Ft. Jefferson and tag along with one of the park rangers for a tour. It’s fascinating. Happy sailing and can’t wait to see your next entry. xoxo from Somesville
Roger really loves crocheting. He needs help. All he does is long chains. Maybe you can show him how to actually make something when you get back?