The route to the Florida Keys required another deep into the Gulf of Mexico journey, this time around the Everglades National Park. Weather planning is crucial to a safe and comfortable journey and we fortunately picked two great days. We anchored at Little Shark River in the Everglades the first night and then made the last leg to the Keys the next day. The Everglades region has no cell service and no signs of civilization for many, many miles. Our 100 mile or so travel to the Everglades was one our best days on the water, following seas, light winds and great temps in wide open clear water made for a perfectly serene cruise. Our anchorage revealed nature at its finest, from sting-rays and dolphins jumping out the water, to the most unbelievable sunset/sunrises, all surrounded by lush green shorelines and beauty.
Ready for the bugs! 
The final 50-mile leg of the Journey was just as magnificent as the first, with the exception of the ~10,000 crab pots we had to dodge along the way (no direct hits!). With Kenny Chesney’s No Shoes radio blaring, and no land in sight, we decided that this was the perfect time to become one with nature and donned our birthday suits. Yep, we went naked boating (sorry for the visual thoughts) for much of the day…very freeing. Don’t worry, we were appropriately clothed by the time we safely arrived at Marlin Bay, Marathon.
Pesky Pots 
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Loopin' with Mike n Pam 
Is there a map we can see that traced exactly where you’ve been? Could you add it to your blog?
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Hi Lisa, Yes the link to our map is called “Our Snail Trail” and is located in the drop down menu in the upper right hand corner on a cell phone, or across the top of the blog on a PC. We’ll send you a link too. Looking forward to seeing you in Key West!
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Naked boating… a good way to get rid of those tan lines 🤣
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So happy to hear you loved the Everglades…….I actually have not been so this is a good endorsement.
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