Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Fog

Day #2: This morning's fog was predicted to clear at 10am, then 11am, then 12, then 1pm. At 2pm we raise the anchor and head out into the still thick fog. Between the radar and chart plotters it's not a big deal to navigate and stay clear of other traffic.  We duck and weave through crab pots and must appear to onlookers as either professionals or drunks.   Our destination is Islamorada--home to Loreli's Restaurant.  Cruising the Keys is as much about the food as the scenic beauty, 75°F temperatures, swaying palms, clear water, and white sand beaches ;-)   The CQR was down and set before total darkness fell.  The dinghy was down and headed to Loreli's immediately thereafter.  

At anchor off Islamorada, Upper Matecumbe Key.  27nm today and 63nm total. DBH