Tuesday, November 18.
I’ve been a little out of touch with the world, lost in the Everglades and Southwest Florida, and I have been short on time and internet access.  I’m sorry to keep you all waiting for any news.  Hopefully you’ve all been able to follow our progress via SPOT. 

Friday, November 14 to Monday, November 17.
These past few days have taken us through Rookery Bay and the Ten Thousand Islands, a gradual change from the wilderness of Everglades National Park towards the more developed coastline of Southwest Florida. 
On Friday we took a zero day with my long-time friend, Deryck.  It was a great reunion [...]

Wednesday, November 5 to Thursday, November 13
I might be jumping the gun with this title, but Florida has revealed itself to me in a place I never expected.  Perhaps I’m revealing some deeply held secret about Florida here, but most people probably wouldn’t believe me anyways, and the few willing to explore such a remote, [...]

We arrived to Big Pine Key and are staying at the lovely Casa de Neil. We have spent two days of zero miles so Matt K. could install his new rutter and also get a little rest and pharmacy remedy to help fight off his severe cold that he has been suffering from for the past couple days. We had a lovely BBQ [...]