2007 - 9/9 - 9/12 - Bahamas & Home

We slept in a bit on Sunday morning- the 9th - left Gun to cross over to the States. We had a little chop but we had the fish (stabilizers) out so it wasn’t too bad a ride.  There were storm clouds all around us but we seemed to be in a clear hole that is until we neared Miami. A squall was working its’ way from the south – northward and arrived just in time to greet

MIAMI skyline

us as we approached Government Cut in Miami. Lots of wind and rain, the radar was filled with the storm. I predicted it would end by the time we got into the cut so we could raise the booms without problem.  I was almost right. The major part of the squall passed us and only a little drizzle remained. We anchored on the bay side of South Beach at 4:00 pm.  Even though the weather wasn’t perfect for boating, there were lots of boats and PWC buzzing around us…ah, the sound of Miami! We sure didn’t miss that.
Wayne calculated that we were cruising on fumes so we found a place to get some diesel…YIKES! Sticker shock!  It was $3.29/gallon…have we been gone that long?  The guy said in broken English, “It’s Miami”.  Yea, well that sure explained everything. We only got 50 gallons - enough to get home. We decided to cruise on the inside down through Biscayne Bay – we had had enough excitement for one day. On 9/11 we cruised under the new bridge that will sore 65’ above Jew Fish Creek. An amazing project that's been going on for a few years now and should relieve the back-up of

Construction of the new Jew Fish Creek bridge

traffic that had to stop when the old bridge opened.

The old Jew Fish Creek bridge

 We anchored in Buttonwood Bay on the bay side of Key Largo. We talked about the enormous decision we made about buying the cottage on Lubber's. Can we really afford both properties - Keys & Lubbers? I was adamant about not selling the Summerland cottage & without selling it, we probably would be strapped.  Reluctantly, we called Austin & Amy to tell them what we were thinking. They were incredibly understanding and let us out of the deal - and a great deal it was too!

Home sweet Home

So, my friends, that's the end of another adventure.  Can't wait to get going again.