Blue, blue waters

We are on our way down the Keys and enjoying each day, taking our time exploring every Key. We've gone from Pumpkin Key to Jewfish Creek, then to Tarpon Basin (Key Largo), and tonight in Matecumbe Bight. Meeting some wonderful people: Johnson, a 9 year old live aboard in Tarpon Basin, came over with a picture of Esperanza that he drew for us; and a Morings charter boat with a Journalist and a Photographer from France writing an article on the Keys ( they needed some help} came to visit. They came over to Esperanza with a bottle of French Red Wine and we had a great visit! In the morning they asked to take pics of Esperanza - they do an annual article on Trawlers so who knows, the old girl may be in a French sailing magazine.
Ruth is captivated by the beautiful blue waters as they change from a dark blue to aqua. The dolphins have been entertaining us each night at Jewfish Creek and Tarpon Basin - exquisite creatures. And Ruth got her first fishing lesson and caught a Jack fish - she was very upset it had a name and refuses to clean fish but ate it with pleasure!! We should be in Marathon tomorrow. Enjoy the pictures of our journey. :)

Scott & Ruth enjoying $1.00 Draft at happy hour at "Steamers"- Jewfish Creek

Local live aboard in Jewfish Creek - after awhile you become mummified!!! LOL

Jewfish  Creek hotel - space is limited in the Keys - lol - looks like highway goes thru hotel.

Mooring Power Cat - French Journalist & Photographer at Jewfish Creek.

After breakfast at Gilbert's - Jewfish Creek - Scott lending support to one of the locals. :)

Tarpon Basin - nope - not Ruth's catch - lol - see next picture.

Ruth's first catch - a Crevalle Jack

Sunset at Tarpon Basin - Key Largo - at 3 o'clock see the Dolphins putting on show!

Blue, blue waters of Florida Bay