Some of the things we have done while on Marathon: riding to the old "7 mile" bridge that was originally a train track and then converted to a car road and finally decommissioned when the new 7 mile bridge was built. It was shallow enough to see a number of spotted eagle rays swimming below. This old bridge runs about 2 1/2 miles to a small island.
When we had a car, we drove to the next key where there is a protected area for the small relative of the whitetail deer: the key deer. At one point there were only 26 left (after WWII) but are now protected and are making a comeback. They look just like the Ohio whitetail only smaller. Nice walking path and Steve spotted an alligator at the Blue Hole.
Steve and Joy went fishing yesterday on a charter boat. The fishing was not great but Joy caught a big snapper (largest catch of the day!) and there was plenty for supper. She stopped and bought a gaff for the BIG fish they will be trying for as they cross the gulf stream!
Sunset always seems to made a crowd gather at the end of our dock - last night was no exception. Joy and Joe were out along with some folks from the hotel here. Most nights lately we've had dinner on our boat (Steve and Joy sharing the cooking duties) and then afterward play euchre. They are leaving for the Bahamas tomorrow - we will definitely miss them!
John, Daisy and Daisy's sister arrive tonight so we look forward to spending a couple of days with them!
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