Key West here we come! We managed to find dockage for 4 nights between Fantasy Festival and the Speed Boat Races at the Galleon Marina. After being advised that if we made a stop at Little Shark River, on our way to Key West we would have to carry buckets of bug spray, we decided to venture into the Gulf and push for one long 9 ½ hour travel day. The weather spared us once again and we had a very pleasant ride, our only annoyance being the “dodge the crab pots” game we had to play for the duration of the trip. I really can’t complain because I do enjoy eating my fair share of the delectable crustaceans!
The harbor was very busy with every manor of pleasure craft, but we managed to tie up at Galleon Marina and chill out in record time. This marina was not far from Old Town Key West and bikes are a very popular mode of transportation. In fact I would recommend them instead of cars if travelling this area. There is always something to do and see on Duval St. While strolling we came across a live band playing in the street, shops, open air bars and of course Key West’s famous descendants of Cuban fighting cocks wandering freely about. Although the Galleon Marina was not dog friendly, many bars in the area welcome them.
Key West here we come! We managed to find dockage for 4 nights between Fantasy Festival and the Speed Boat Races at the Galleon Marina. After being advised that if we made a stop at Little Shark River, on our way to Key West we would have to carry buckets of bug spray, we decided to venture into the Gulf and push for one long 9 ½ hour travel day. The weather spared us once again and we had a very pleasant ride, our only annoyance being the “dodge the crab pots” game we had to play for the duration of the trip. I really can’t complain because I do enjoy eating my fair share of the delectable crustaceans!
The harbor was very busy with every manor of pleasure craft, but we managed to tie up at Galleon Marina and chill out in record time. This marina was not far from Old Town Key West and bikes are a very popular mode of transportation. In fact I would recommend them instead of cars if travelling this area. There is always something to do and see on Duval St. While strolling we came across a live band playing in the street, shops, open air bars and of course Key West’s famous descendants of Cuban fighting cocks wandering freely about. Although the Galleon Marina was not dog friendly, many bars in the area welcome them.
Smudge took us for
our exercise walks, meandering through the tourists along the Harbor Walk. Looking over the railing into the clear blue-green salty water, it is fascinating to get a glimpse of the treasures of the
sea, numerous fish species including enormous Tarpon. How ironic it is to look up and see an ocean
of large fishing vessels seemingly unaware that the objects of their desires
are just below their keels- almost taunting them! One afternoon a small commotion caught our
attention and upon investigating, discovered the tourists were ogling over a
manatee who decided to dine on sea grass that had drifted into the basin of the
marina. What a treat to see this gentle
giant in its natural environment! Too bad I was without my camera.
Terri
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