We arrived at Marlin Bay Marina in Marathon Florida Keys a week ago and love the area. The Marina has the nicest Gulf of Mexico view, pool area, and clubhouse that we have experienced to date. Our dock view off the stern looks out through a couple of palm trees and into the bright Gulf waters.
Damn crab pots 
Unexpected visitor 
View from back of Sea C
Our Uncle Johnny and Aunt Lydia live 20 miles down the keys in Cudjoe Key. We took the bus down to meet them and spent a great day getting to know the area better thanks to their local knowledge. John and Lydia are no strangers to boating, They navigated their boat down the river system from Chicago all the way to Punta Gorda more than 20 years ago. They did it on their own and without the modern electronic tools available today. Quite a feat! They are now snowbirds who spend the winter months in an awesome community with a great view overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Pam with Lydia and their Grady White. 
Pam releasing two of Lydia’s many newly emerged Monarchs.
The annual Florida Keys Celtic Festival took place in the park right across the street from our resort and provided excellent weekend entertainment. From women’s log toss, sheep herding, local craft beer and fantastic music we took in two days of this Keys-ey event.
The Screaming Orphans straight from Ireland stole the show 
Pam found another friend, 94 yr old Betty!
John and Lydia taught us that certain elements and characteristics of the Keys are referred to as Keys-ey. Things like the relaxed pace of life, large live aboard boat communities, cool RV parks, open outdoor restaurants and bars, limited availability of goods, eclectic collection of people, etc…we are adapting nicely into the Keys-ey lifestyle.
Loopin' with Mike n Pam 