Marathon

The leg from Key Largo to Key West is about 100 miles so it was deemed too long to do that in one day. Marathon is right in the middle so that's the planned overnight for Thursday, 4/20.

For about ten miles, the route takes us on the Atlantic side of the Keys. The wind is maxing at 25 mph so there are some waves to deal with. We get a little beat up until the cut through Tavernier then things mellow out a bit. Rather smooth cruising from that point on with the exception of crab fields, in the form of marker floats that are everywhere, even in the channel.

Decide to stay at Marathon Marina. Debbie greets us and is the epitome of southern hospitality with a tan. We get docked and decide the boat is way too crusty. A good scrubbing is in order so David washes the exterior and I wipe down the interior. Feels a lot better without the salt particles!

I've done an internet search for a place to eat and found two. I call one and they close at 4:00 so we opt for the second choice. As we approach the restaurant David says, "I heard this place is a shit hole." we see it, in fact, is, so we go for option 3, Lazy Days right by the marina.

This place was recommended by Debbie, the dock person. As it turns out, they have a happy hour and there is 10 minutes left, so we partake. It is out side and very hot so we order drinks and an appetizer but plan on dinner in the AC.

Inside, we order two great entrees: Lobster Athena and Yellow Tail Gus. Both were fabulous! Would highly recommend this place. We plan on dining here on our return leg back from Key West. We get to see the sunset from the restaurant, then return to the marina.



Back to the boat for some surfing and a glass of wine. The stars are incredible! Looking forward to arriving in Key West on Thursday. Cheers!