Awesome visit with the SAMFAM at Marlin Bay Marina in Marathon. Michael’s Brother Tom outdid himself by renting a palatial three story 10+ room house complete with dipping pool overlooking the Marina. Only steps from our boat, it truly was a perfect place to visit with much of our family. An added bonus was Camille and Dave, and Lynn visiting along with locals Uncle Johnny and Aunt Lydia. We enjoyed great meals and fun with the entire crew throughout the week. It was also nice to have a few cars around to help us provision for the days ahead.
Sweet crib 
As we continue to peel back the interesting layers of Marathon, the more we are discovering its wonder. To the passer byer, the town may simply look like a busy four lane speedway with a bunch of strip malls. But the more time one spends immersing themselves in the community the more the community gives back.
Big fishin day! 
Yellow Jack and Snapper 
Stray Crab pot 
Tryin to be as tall as the Leatherbeck. 
Nursing back to health 
Crabpot boat 
Burdines – great local spot 
Deep Fried Key Lime Pie anyone? Of course! 
Yoga on the beach
Excellent & unique restaurants, Dolphin Research Center, Turtle Rescue Hospital, regular pickleball, regular yoga, beautiful Sombrero beach, theaters, festivals, fishing, crabbing and lobstering, largest mooring community in the US, daily mariner net on Channel 68, dolphins and manatee everywhere, loopers galore and friendly locals, docktails on demand, breathtaking sunsets, friendly bike paths, rich history are some of what we are experiencing.
Key West is up next as we head down to meet a group of nine couples for all to reflect on turning 60 in 2020. Frisky at 60… Should be interesting!
Loopin' with Mike n Pam 