Another Day in Paradise

Reunion moored at Boathouse Marina

This morning we put the dinghy in the water for a trip around the several bays and canals near our marina. We moved further up our canal to an opening that the dinghy could go under but not the bigger boat into another canal area. There is a restaurant and small marina on the other side and a different entrance to the ocean. Yes, we are on the ocean side of the keys, so the dinghy was out in the ocean for a little bit until we were able to enter back into the canal that terminates at our marina. If you look at the chart that marks our current position you will see the waterways. One day I would like to take the dinghy through the Vaca Cut to the Gulf side and see how it is different. We could easily spend years in the Keys and not see all the interesting sites, bays and canals.

A lighthouse, nice architectural statement

A fountain in the pool

Tonight we made arrangements to eat with some of our traveling companions, two couples took a cab up the key and picked up the other two couples at our marina and then continued to the Hideaway Restaurant. A small place with white linen table cloths and great service. I was impressed with how the waiters and waitresses served all 8 people simultaneously. And the food, wine and desert was great. We had a wonderful time with new friends all sharing the same experiences in different ways. 

Dinner with new friends

Lots of fun with new friends