Judy's Blog

We had a beautiful trip to the Mar Vista anchorage in Longboat Key yesterday. We listened to the Bucs game on the radio and enjoyed the beautiful, clear weather. On the way out of the lower Manatee, Bob and Cindy Weisberg called us on the radio; they were anchored on the other side of the river. We sailed with them for a while, and then said good bye and went on our way. When we arrived yesterday afternoon, we jumped into our kayak and paddled around the anchorage, over to Jewfish Key, an Island close to us. There are several homes there, and it was fun to get close to them (closer than we have ever gotten in our sailboat because it is too shallow) and take a good look. I wonder if people live their full time or just use the homes as weekend and vacation get aways. Eric made a delicious dinner of sauteed eggplant, onion and summer squash and quinoa. Nice and hot, which was perfect for a chilly evening. This morning (Eric's 55th) we are enjoying coffee and breakfast, and just savoring the opportunity to rush nowhere. Our plan today is to dinghy to shore, and catch a trolley to St. Armands, and have lunch at the Columbia to celebrate Eric's birthday. So far, I am still in my pajamas and drinking coffee!