Thurs thru Sat,Jan 15 thru 17- Key Largo, anchored in Tarpon Basin, about a mile out from town. Winds have been out of north and this has been one of the few protected spots with deep water(6 ft). Fri and Sat we biked about the area, groceries and a state park with aquarium. Otherwise Key Largo was rather disappointing, quite run down with a lot of dumpy areas along with a few resorts. Weather has been ok with hi's in the lo to mid 70's.

Sun- Sunny with temps mid 70's, Sail to Lignium Vitae Key, anchored off state park, only allowed ashore as part of a tour, we were the only ones in our tour even though it was Sunday. We are now in Florida Bay, the water for miles is average 6 ft deep and gin clear (as they say here), much of the time we were only in 5 ft.

Mon- Sunny, mid 70's, strong south wind. Motor south thru channel 5 to long key bight on the ocean side. Anchorage was much more exposed than we expected and we sailed back to Lignium Vitae as strong winds are predicted overnight. A quick downpour midday but sunny again after. Water in florida bay side is in mid 60's, ocean side is 72. took a quick swim today but to cold for snorkeling.

Tues & Wed - Sunny and cool, Sailed thru Channel 5 to the ocean side of the keys. Cold front with strong north winds predicted. Stayed on free mooring at Indian Key State Park. It has been cool with hi wed. in 50's. Hike around island, tried fishing no luck even though I can see lots of fish among the rocks.

Thurs- still cool, 51 in Marathon this morning. Sunny with winds n@15, Run south to Vaca Key (Marathon) under full sail. Enter Boot key Harbor thru Sister Creek, Anchored Among at least 300 sailboats in harbor. The city has a great facility for the transients with dingy docks, showers, laundry and internet. Many of these boats are here for months.

Fri- Sunny and cool, lo of 47, hi in mid 60's. Met Fred and Linda Robare for lunch, shopping, and a tour of the island.

Sat- Bike about area, Sunny and still cool. Alot of the boaters that we met along the way are anchored here.