A Family Reunion

Key West 100-102 Feb 14-16

We had a lovely evening with Bob’s nephew Eric and his wife Windi. They’re here from Utah taking a week long sailing course, so we had lots to talk about. I have heard so much about Eric; I was really looking forward to meeting him, and Bob hadn’t seen him since he was seven years old. We really enjoyed the evening, he is an absolute delight and Windi is charming.

Knowing we were going out for dinner with them, Bob and I asked our dock neighbors, who’ve been here three years, for a local restaurant recommendation. Simultaneously, their sailing instructor recommended a “don’t miss” local favorite to Eric. Coincidentally, both recommendations were the same -- The Hogfish Bar and Grill! Eric, Bob, and I all tried the Hogfish – it’s a rich white local fish that is delicious!

This week has been beautiful… sunny, warm, and breezy. It’s been nice to be still for a few days after so many weeks of traveling. We’ve both actually gotten to the point of sitting down to read a book!

Every night at sunset the conch shells come out to herald the setting of the sun and each morning the daily greeting from fellow cruisers has been, “Another day in paradise.”

Not only do we have two resident barracudas at Boca Chica Marina, there is also a resident pelican and egret. The egret spends every afternoon perched in the mangroves and the pelican has become quite sociable.