Key West

 

Bill and I left Marathon around 8:30 yesterday morning and arrived in beautiful Key West at 3:30 or so. We are staying at Galleon Marina, literally right downtown. Unfortunately, they did not have a record of our reservation when we arrived. They did have a spot for us but we were told that we might be able to stay only one night (we were planning on staying for at least a week!) They would know more in the morning. 

 

Bill and I didn't waste any time. We left the boat and walked to Duval Street, had a drink at the famous Sloppy Joes, and then headed over to Mallory Pier for the sunset and shows.  The above picture is me actually participating in one of the juggling / magic shows. Ha! We are going to have a great time here!!!!!

 

 

This morning we were told that we had to move slips but that we can stay for the week. So we are now in our 'new home' and everything is all set. We have met several cruisers (many on Island Packets) that have made Key West their 'final destination' for the summer instead of the Bahamas as they too originally thought. I guess our decision to skip the Bahamas was a common one this year.  So we are happy to be here; sort of the culmination of our winter. And it couldn't be nicer weather, company, sites, etc. 

I am sure that there will be many a posts with lots of pictures this week, so stay tuned!