Marathon

March 8 - 9, 2013

First stop in the Keys – Marathon on Boot Key.  We drove out here a few years ago to look at a boat before we bought Gotta Smile.  Once we started walking around, it all came back to us.  There really isn’t a downtown.  The restaurants and stores are along the main drag. 

 

Saturday  morning began with a visit to the Fish Festival:  two days of crafts, clothing, oddities, music and all things seafood.  After surveying the goodies for sale and having lunch, we walked 1 ¼ miles to the grocery.  And, then ------back.  Good news -- about half way back we hitched a ride on the festival shuttle.

 



After the groceries were delivered to the boat, it was time for a dingy tour of the bay.

This mellow fellow was enjoying a twilight sail.

A manatee that was as long as the dingy we were in.
He was right under us and came up to have his head
scratched.  That's his head -- very small -- very
 odd shaped body.

We couldn't resist -- deep fried key lime pie!
One serving was enough for all four of us.
 

 Gotta smile -- we're lovin the ride!