Christmas in Biscayne Bay

As you can see from the picture, it's Christmas at our floating home. This picture was taken just before we mailed out the packages to our children. I said last Christmas that we were going to be prepared and leave our gifts up North before we leave, as you can see that didn't happen. Best laid plans you know! After the bill at the UPS store this year I said it again. Summer up North won't be as hectic this year and maybe I'll succeed.

Yesterday we left the anchorage at Dinner Key and sailed down to Elliott Key and anchored off the beach. It was a beautiful day warm and sunny and 10 to 15 knots of wind. It was a first in a long time for just a sail and no engine. We plan to hang out here and island hop until the weekend. Today we plan to dinghy to shore and explore and catch some rays.

Yesterday as we left the channel someone hailed us on the VHF radio. It was Ben and Margaret from Diva. They are a couple we came across from Canada last year. We have mutual friends from the Hunter Rendezvous. They are waiting for a window to go to the Bahamas and a visit from their son. We are going to go back to Coconut Grove Sailing Club for Christmas and will get together with them for a visit.

Night before last we visited with friends form last year Michele and Steve from Lookin Up. We met them though Mike and Diane form express Mail. Mike and Diane are still up in Jacksonville, FL, we hope to meet up with them after the holidays.