Day 7, April 13:  Marathon Yacht Club

The Seven Mile Bridge on the west end of the City of Marathon connects the Middle Keys to the Lower Keys, originally built in early 1900, and replaced in 1980s with a new bridge, is the longest of any connecting the Florida Keys.  

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Old Seven Mile Bridge served as a famous fishing pier, jogging and walking route, and the major path to Pigeon Key. Today was a picture-perfect biking day, and from where we are docked it was 10 miles round trip.  The bridge was refurbished with a 5-lane walking and biking path in 2022, which contributes to heavy biking and walking traffic of both locals and tourists enjoying the sunny day and aquamarine beauty of Gulf on the north and Atlantic on the south.  Tarpon and sharks were easily spotted swimming in the waters below, adding to the excitement for children and adults. What a glorious way to spend Sun-day!   

Don’t know about you, but just on the boat alone we probably have at least 40 items, everything from phones, to flashlights, to Ipads, fans, watches, tens, toothbrushes, etc. which must be charged. I said to Captain, “It’s enough to drive me crazy keeping up with the cords for each one!”  He replied, “You mean crazier!”  I just smiled and nodded.  Given the problem, a while back, we purchased a small label maker so every time we add another chargeable item we label the cord.  It’s certainly helped to somewhat keep the “crazier” at bay.

Today was an “eat in” day, so spaghetti and our homemade canned sauce was an easy choice. 

Now to watch the sunset!  Hope your Sun-day was beautiful and blessed.