October 30.
Today was different from every day we’ve had so far.  Today Key West is in our sights.  My body was bouncing this morning with energy.  I could feel myself jumping up and down inside.  I would jump up into the clouds and drift for a moment, and then come racing back to earth.  Today [...]

October 29.
The sunrise broke the crisp morning air.  I was already out of my tent, leaning against some driftwood, watching the tide coming in.  I had a red delicious apple in one hand and Henry Miller’s words in the other.  These cool mornings are a treasure to enjoy, and watching the sun rise in the [...]

October 28.
The wind picked up to gale force last night.  It felt like it at least.  It was rushing through the coconut palms and the waves were crashing on shore.  The temperature plummeted.  Summer died with a bang.
We painfully arose from our sleeping bags, the air bitingly cold.  The water would not be pleasant this [...]

October 27.
I shouldn’t have been surprised that Monday would start out nasty.  Of course the weekend would be beautiful when we knew we wouldn’t be paddling.  Sunday was sunny with very little wind.  Absolutely gorgeous.  And after waking up Monday, the weather had turned back to ‘normal’, windy and rainy. 
Although-  there was something different in [...]

October 26.
Thanks Neil for being such a terrific host these past two days.  We headed to Loue Key Marine Sanctuary for a dive, coming across several barracuda, Goliath Grouper (one going on 300 pounds), and tropical fish.  Saturday night was Fantasy Fest in Key West, where we saw the parade and several party-goers.  A couple [...]