We considered driving Aunt Aggie over, but most people recommend against this. Since the trip is 70 miles, we would spend a day just getting there. There are no services on the island, so boaters have to drop an anchor and be self sufficient. If the winds pick up, we could be there for a few days, waiting for a good weather window to return to Key West.
Our friends on Bama Dream did go independently to the park in December. They had a family group visiting and decided it was cheaper to take their boat over and stay a week than to pay for the ferry over. Also they had the time to stay at the park and had young teens who were eager to snorkel for several days. Another group of sailors we've met went over and back in two days and said they did not snorkel because there was no time to do it.
We are going with four other looper couples. Mark Hill from Blue Willow organized the group and our transportation to the ferry. How lucky for us to be included! Being with the Hills and other loopers on the ferry ride will be fun.
When we return at 6:00, we'll take quick showers and get ready for cocktails with Nannette, Jenny and Donny, who will be arriving about then. They are flying to Ft. Lauderdale and driving to Key West tomorrow. So tomorrow is jam packed for us. That's why I'm writing this blog entry early. I'll have to fill in details of the park trip and the snorkeling adventure on Thursday.
On a different topic: We are surrounded by beautiful boats here at Stock Island Marina. The largest boat is Azteca, an 85 million dollar ship sitting at the end of the dock. We googled it to find out some information. If you want to work on a ship, you can hire on there as a junior stewardess if you have a bubbly personality and promise no drama. Here's a photo of Azteca:
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| Azteca is 72 meters or 240 feet long. |
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