Thursday, June 11, 2009

Bahia Honda to Islamorada, Florida Bay

After a week stay in Boot Key harbor, Marathon we're ready to move on. The weather condition was good so we decided to go back to Sombrero Reef to snorkel again. We didn't stay long due to strong running current, making it hard to get far from the boat to the better parts of the reef.

A trawler with 6 wind generators, at Sombrero Reef
Next we decided to go to the Florida Bay side of Bahia Honda Key. We found a good 8' sandy spot
to anchor, than we dinghied ashore to the state park. The beaches are beautiful and we had a wonderful time drift snorkeling on the bay side in the afternoon, saw many lobsters, nurse sharks, fish and even a few conch.
At anchor Bahia Honda, Stowaway from home "sealegs"
Beach at Bahia Honda State Park
The next morning we up anchor to head up to Islamorada. A beautiful day on the Florida Bay, birds and people fishing on the flats, cloud building in the distance.
Birds and Bonefish fishing
Clouds developing
We arrived at Islamorada in the early afternoon. Dinghied ashore to the Library to get cooled off and catch up on some reading. After about two hours we dinghy to the Lorelei, a local and cruiser's favorite hang-out for refreshments and food. They also have daily music entertainment at 6 PM. The happy hour, entertainment and our dinner were all good. It's good to have a break from cooking.
Seaplane landing by anchorage, Nautilimo cruising by
Another way to cool off
Lorelei at Islamorada

Lorelei and sunrise at Islamorada
We spent our second day snorkeling and dinghying around the bay, afternoon at the Library, sundowners and dinner at the Lorelei. This is what cruising is all about.

1 comment:

Dan and Laurie said...

Off Lorelie is our absolutely FAVORITE Keys anchorage (weather permitting). Enjoy!!

Dan Stone
St. Pete, FL