Hanging in Marathon Key has been a wonderful time of relaxation as well as catching up on life and work. The boat definitely needed some waxing, Ron definitely needed to do some work on the businesses, and we both definitely needed to change the pace for a while, that’s the Keys, no agenda, no hurry, no worry–very laid back and casual. As is becoming the norm, we did discover some friends in the area and had fun connecting with them. One of the things we love about the slip we are in is that we can see the Sunsets right from our aft deck, we don’t have to walk to a Sunset Celebration, we have our own every night on our deck.
Sombrero Beach, considered the best beach in the Keys is just a short dinghy ride from our marina. Located on the Gulf side of the key, it’s not as expansive as the beaches on the west side of FL, but is quite charming. We thought we were parked far enough outside the swim area and were so happy with our little spot. But on our second visit to the Beach, we were busted by the Park Rangers who said no motorized craft allowed on that side of the beach. Always easier to ask forgiveness than . . . permission.
Had a really enjoyable dinner at the Marathon Yacht Club. Although our club has reciprocity here, we were hosted by Ron’s buddy Steve, who is a member. Steve owned the Sinclair station in Cooke City, MT where Ron and his brother and friends snowmobiled for many years. Steve is now a resident here in Marathon Key. Steve and his wife Chris are spoiling us. They invited us to their Wine club meeting at the Wine Bar in Islamorada, great place, featuring Chilean Wines that evening.The timing worked out that we actually connected with The Best Man from our wedding. Mike and Patty winter in Key Largo and made the trek down to see us for lunch. Even after knowing them for so many years, we never knew they honeymooned in Marco Island at South Seas Plantation in the same building and unit as we did! Docktales with Looper friends, Casey and Jim from Michigan City, IN. We met them back on KY Lake, crossed Mobile Bay with them, followed them to Orange Beach, they found us in St. Pete Beach but we haven’t seen them again them til now. Fun comparing notes not only on the navigation and boating but on the sightseeing as well.Like many of the Keys, Marathon has its own population of chickens running around everywhere. I did wonder about the life span of these chickens, however, as they were gathered in front of the Mobile station pictured below. Kind of makes you wonder how Quik you can really get that Chik? If you aren’t doing at least two cleanings, maintenance or repair projects daily, you’re getting behind. This is a rudder shaft packing, which is weeping just a little, so Ron is getting the right wrenches to give it a little adjustment so it stays dry. Note how salt water causes corrosion on anything it touches.Another day, another sunset but no two are alike. We love watching that big orange ball go down and finish our day. Someone in the Marina blows the conch shell every night and then shortly thereafter, the Sunset Cruise Charter Boat comes by with all the people hooping and hollering. We wave, raise our glasses and toast to another beautiful day in Marathon Key!
Sunsets are beautiful but have you ever seen a moonrise come up out of the water? I love moonrises, especially when it’s a full moon or near a full moon.
Reimanns 'round the loop in 2022 
Sunsets are beautiful but have you ever seen a moonrise come up out of the water? I love moonrises, especially when it’s a full moon or near a full moon.
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