Well, a lot has happened since we left Key West. The leg from Key West to Everglades City was our longest so far – 6 hours, with the 4 in the middle out of the sight of land and in a thin fog. We actually had to put the radar on. Fortunately, there were no other boats around. Just us, for 4 hours. Totally dependent on our instruments.
But everything went OK, and we tied up at the Rod & Gun Club at 1 PM. You’ve seen the photos of the classic rooms inside.
The airboat trip was fun. It was not the kind where you sweep over grasses. Instead, we were speeding down natural tunnels through the mangroves. We saw alligators, raccoons, and lots of birds, but the real fun was the high-speed spins and turns. By the way, it was cold that day. I was wearing gloves!
Last night, we met these three rowdy rascals. They get together every year at a different location. They call themselves “Sen-agers” because they are seniors who act like teen-agers.
That evening, I met three women who were having a reunion: one from Virginia, one from Tampa, and one from the Keys. We had a lot of fun drinking and shooting pool.
Needless to say, I was not in very good shape the next day.
Which was too bad, because – as I posted earlier – it was a very rough passage.
But Naples was delightful, and now we are on Captiva Island. Today’s crossing was the opposite of yesterday…brilliant sunshine, 1-foot seas…a perfect ride. From the abusive to the sublime in 24 hours.
We are docked at South Sea island Resort. It is gorgeous. Three miles of property on the Gulf. Everything perfectly manicured and maintained. And dogs are allowed on the beach without leashes. Joy prevailed. EVERYONE loves watching Guinness leap and gambol in the surf. Two dolphins are playing next to my boat as I write this.
PLUS, we ran into some people we met in Key West. We are dog friends.
Rough seas are forecast for the next two days, so it looks like I am stuck here until MLK Day. Poor me.
Along that line, I had kind of an epiphany today. I am always looking at all these people with their beautiful boats, staying in these beautiful resorts, and I realized: Hey! Me too!
More photos to follow. This is cutting into my cocktail time.
Love you all.
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Rod & Guinness' Amazing Adventures 