Let me just say that the Dry Tortugas should be considered the 8th Wonder of the World. Think of it this way, You’ve got 16 million bricks and a remote tropical island to play with, What do you do? Well if it is during the 1800’s you build a military fort that will never be…
Author: 2bikes1boat Always An Adventure
We are both teachers that love to explore and play in the great outdoors whenever we can, especially during the summer. It also gives our little guy a chance to see the world beyond the small corners of our town.
Marquesas to Dry Tortugas
The Marquesas Keys are very remote and primitive. The waters are shallow with a shifting sand bottom. Being to science guy that I am, I did some research on the Marquesas and found that they form the only “Atoll” in the caribbean. During the Prozoic (?) Era, they formed a beach resort for the creepy…
The Marquesas Keys
After leaving Key West we headed to the Marquesas Keys. This gem of an island is worth the day trip. It was a little unnerving at first due to getting around the shallows (also known as the quicksands). We came upon the west side which was absolutely beautiful, however it was so shallow that anchorage…
We’re back in Civilization!
That means we have internet again! Lesa and I are going to take turns trying to get caught up on our adventures, I am sure our perspectives are different on what has happened, but we still love each other.
brief but sweet
I have to keep this short as my battery is dying. After a very rainey rough day yesterday we have been blessed with a beautiful day today. Due to the rough ride in the dinghy in the rain Jim was reconsidering the Dry Tortugas. But today and a view of the weather forecast has allowed…
Key West … Yumm!
Since yesterday was bash key west day today I thought i would write some good things about it. First off, If your remembering key West from the 80’s or early 90’s forget it, those days are gone. It is now filled with cruise ships dumping 1000’s of people off at a time, all looking to…
Key West Mooring Field, Yuck!
Key West has always been a magical place. The people are unique, the attitude is uninhibited, and the government is the best Uncle Louie can provide between margaritas and marijuana breaks. I know that sounds harsh, but when the local government takes over the business of marina moorings and limits its competition by passing regulations…
Full moons of Key West
Its been a beautiful day here in the keys. The winds have been from the East at 10ish and the temperature has been a comfortable 87ish. We had a great trip from Bahia Honda; leaving around 10 a.m. and motorsailing until noonish, then sailing the remainder of the way to Key West. We are anchored…
Bahia Honda fun
Yesterday (whatever day that was) we motored sailed from Marathon to Bahia Honda State park. It was about a 15 mile trip on beautifully smooth seas. As we were heading into Bahia Honda Lesa was having a fit because the channel is just a missing span from the original train bridge and it looks like…
Chasing Seventies 