One Month in Marathon, a little Bohemian, but fantastic
February 21, Presidents' Day, we arrive at Sombrero Resort in Marathon. As soon as we were docked, we were invited to a Presidents' Day party. Here we are at the Chickee Hut on ourdock. Great people, beautiful day.
My good friend, Maryann arrived on Thursday, the 24 with her friend Dave. I was so excited that she was here in Marathon. We had a fantastic time. Maryann realized that the Keys have a rather Bohemian flare.
We ate fantastic fish sandwiches with hugh amounts of french fries at Burdines. Home of the Keys best fish sandwich.
Maryann and Dave on our dinghy in Boot Key Harbor.
Doris and Maryann on the pier. 
Saturday, off to Key West. Listened to some music at Sloppy Joe's.
Sunset at Mallory Square
This boat was built from scratch. Now moored at Boot Key Harbor.
Pig Races The proceeds of these races went to Grace Jones Day Care. 
The little piggies were off and running. 
Some more slow than others.
Robbie's Pier, in Islamorado, lies among the coconut palms with a shimmering view of the nearby islands. You can drink a beer, feed the 6 ft tarpons and watch the pelicans. 
And sometimes the pelicans watch back.
Sue and Jack, great friends from C dock in Ft. Myers also stayed in Marathon in Boot Key Harbor. We decided to hear some music, Sue's favorite, Brian Roberts was playing at the Sunset Grill in Marathon at the Seven Mile Bridge.
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| Brian Roberts and his loyal fan, Sue |
Tom thought that he might get lucky and fished the reef at Sombrero light. No luck.
We decided to go to the seafood festival and hear some music and eat some great food. 
We spent lots of time exploring the creeks in our dinghy. One creek led us to the Ocean where there was a beautiful white sandy beach. We took an evening cocktail cruise and found 6 othere dinghys doing the same. We all tied together and floated in Boot Key Harbor.
The view from our boat at Marathon.
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| Sue and Jack arriving for cocktails |
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| C Dock reunion Jon and Marcia, Tom and Doris, Jon and Jane, Sue and Jack, Doc. Martin and his puppy |
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| Owen and Sandy |
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| Doris, Sue and Marcia |
St. Patty's Day in Marathon
Our Favorite Bar Maid, Sue
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| Jon and Marcia |
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| Dale and Debbie, our next door neighbors in Marathon |
New friends from Marathon, Lois and Lorenzo, Robert and Kay
Tom and I walked over the old 7 mile bridge. 2 miles of the old railroad bridge is still there for bikes and walkers.
Bob and Carolyn drove to Marathon to pick up our car. We would meet them in West Palm where Tom and Bob would drive the cars home.
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| Our last dinghy ride in Marathon |
Our last nite in Marathon
One more beer at Dockside
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| Bill and Charlotte |
Even the manager, Larry got into the picture for the last farewell.
February 21, Presidents' Day, we arrive at Sombrero Resort in Marathon. As soon as we were docked, we were invited to a Presidents' Day party. Here we are at the Chickee Hut on ourdock. Great people, beautiful day.
My good friend, Maryann arrived on Thursday, the 24 with her friend Dave. I was so excited that she was here in Marathon. We had a fantastic time. Maryann realized that the Keys have a rather Bohemian flare.
We ate fantastic fish sandwiches with hugh amounts of french fries at Burdines. Home of the Keys best fish sandwich. 
Saturday, off to Key West. Listened to some music at Sloppy Joe's.
Sunset at Mallory Square
This boat was built from scratch. Now moored at Boot Key Harbor.
Pig Races The proceeds of these races went to Grace Jones Day Care. 
The little piggies were off and running. 
Some more slow than others.
Robbie's Pier, in Islamorado, lies among the coconut palms with a shimmering view of the nearby islands. You can drink a beer, feed the 6 ft tarpons and watch the pelicans. 
And sometimes the pelicans watch back.
Sue and Jack, great friends from C dock in Ft. Myers also stayed in Marathon in Boot Key Harbor. We decided to hear some music, Sue's favorite, Brian Roberts was playing at the Sunset Grill in Marathon at the Seven Mile Bridge. 
Tom thought that he might get lucky and fished the reef at Sombrero light. No luck.
We decided to go to the seafood festival and hear some music and eat some great food. 
We spent lots of time exploring the creeks in our dinghy. One creek led us to the Ocean where there was a beautiful white sandy beach. We took an evening cocktail cruise and found 6 othere dinghys doing the same. We all tied together and floated in Boot Key Harbor. 
The view from our boat at Marathon.
Our Favorite Bar Maid, Sue
Tom and I walked over the old 7 mile bridge. 2 miles of the old railroad bridge is still there for bikes and walkers. 
Bob and Carolyn drove to Marathon to pick up our car. We would meet them in West Palm where Tom and Bob would drive the cars home.
One more beer at Dockside
Even the manager, Larry got into the picture for the last farewell.