This morning was kind of lazy. Woke up, made some coffee and went out on the deck to do some e-mail and Facebook. Nice breeze blowing and the temp was very comfortable. Felt like about 80. Didn't really get moving until about 10:00. It rained at 5:00am for just a couple of minutes but that was enough to wet the carpet. Cleaned up the galley a bit. Bought a mask and snorkel, to go with the other one already on board, in case we decided to go out on our own to do that so thought today would be a good day. Also planned on filling up the gas tanks and getting the potty tank pumped out, so we will be ready to launch early the next morning, back home to Cape Coral.
We go out just off Flemming Island and anchor. The water is relatively calm so snorkeling might be OK. I try to snorkel but my mask will not seal no matter how much I tighten it. The water is a little murky so I'm less that enthusiastic about switching masks and trying to make it all work, plus the water is a tad chilly. I decide to watch David snorkel. He lasts a little longer than I did, as there is not that much to see due to the obscured viewing.
Time to motor back and do the gas/pump out thing then back to our dock. The return docking goes well. We are pleased with our coordinated effort. Now we have to get things packed up so there's nothing to do in the morning. We also have to return the laundry card and check out of the dock. As we approach the dock masters office, the dock master is locking the door. He was off to help some arrivals and encouraged us to check out at 5:00 in the morning. We told him we'd like to avoid that and would really appreciate it if he could check us out when he was done dealing with the business at hand. He said he would.
The people two boats down from us highly recommended that we do dinner at Latitudes, on Sunset Island. I try calling the reservation line but it is busy so I bike over to the office to communicate in person. The agent I speak to says the only available times are 5:45 or 8:15. If we want to eat during sunset, we have to book 4 weeks in advance. Since sunset is at 7:53, we decide to book the 8:15 spot. We'll take an earlier ferry over to the island and wait at the bar while watching the sunset.
Since we will not eat until at least 8:30, we decide to do happy hour at Alonzo's for the last time. The same bartender is there from the past two evenings so she knows what we want. My last Key Lime Martini and fish fingers. After our snack, I decide to take a shower and get ready for dinner while David waits for the dock master. We are checked out and free to go whenever.
We walk about 8 minutes to the ferry dock and realize that the tickets are back on the boat. Back to the boat to retrieve the tickets. We pass the third place selling chocolate covered Key Lime Pie on a stick and decide I HAVE to have one. Since we are going back to the boat anyway, I can put it in the freezer for later.
Even after the ticket dress rehearsal, we arrive at the ferry dock in plenty of time. When the boat pulls up, we get on and are excited to find and air conditioned cabin. At this point, we are a little warm and are greatful for some relief from the heat. The short boat ride takes us to Sunset Island and it's about 25 minutes before sunset.
We check in at the hostess station and she has no record of our reservation. I tell the person that we gave our ticket to the boat guy but she seems unconcerned. She states that we are the second people today this has happened to. This does not make us feel better. The hostess says this is no problem so we go to the bar, as planned to watch the sunset and wait for our table.
We are summoned by the hostess to follow her to our table. It is located on the edge of the patio, just before the completely outdoor part. It's really lovely, with the tiki torches flickering but our section is a bit warm. I can see there is a breeze further out there but we can feel none of it. I order a glass of ice water immediately, as does David. For dinner, I order a grouper dish and David get a Mahi. Both are excellent but too much food for me so I take the leftovers back to the boat.
Latitudes was a great experience and I'm glad we were able to fit it in to our last day. Time to sleep fast and head out early.
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