I am recovering nicely from climatic whiplash. A two-day overnight sail trip with Karen and David (K's incredibly gracious sister and b-in-law) definitely helped me get readjusted to life in the tropics. After flying into Miami on Tuesday, the four of us sailed on Wednesday to Boca Chita island, returning to Black Point Marina yesterday. David continued to help us get reacquainted by taking us back out to the everglades today. It is near the end of the "dry season" in the glades, so the gators, turtles, snakes and birds are all concentrated around the water holes. It is impossible to describe the natural beauty of the everglades. The best part: no bugs this time of year. Wow. A few of days ago I was sitting with dad in a nursing facility where it was 35 degrees outside, and hospital smell on the inside. Today I was walking among alligators and Gumbo-Limbo trees in the 76 degree sunshine. Whiplash indeed!
Karen on the helm to Boca Chita
Gator Hole!
Snowy Egret. These were poached almost to extinction for their plumes used on ladies' hats! They look better on the bird.
Next on our agenda will be a slow sail up to Ft. Lauderdale to pick up HA (youngest daughter) and her cousin MJ who will be flying in to sail with us during spring break. Our slip rental agreement with marina here lasts another week so we will probably hang around Miami for a few more days and then mosey up to Ft. Lauderdale. Our new plan is to play with HA and MJ for a week, then K and I will set sail back down to the south Keys, then on to the Dry Tortugas. I am so glad to be back "home."
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