May 30, 2017
On Memorial Day we returned to Everglades City with little elements to contend with except the heat and bugs. Mom turned on the Genset/AC in the salon as we turned into Indian Pass; so it would be cooler for me and them when we got to the Rod and Gun Club. When we docked this time dad decided to turn the boat into the current and some nice man came out to help us. The bugs started their attack as soon as we arrived, so we were really happy that we had closed everything up!
We no sooner hooked up to our electric and WIFI, and mom and I paid our bill, than the WIFI went down??? What the heck? Mom found someone to talk to and they claimed that since the building was so old, they left nothing on when they leave each day??? Really??? What about their refrigerators and such??? Oh Well! M & D were able to call Sara and Mickey who were meeting them for dinner tonight. They got cleaned up & fed me before taking off to the World Famous Oyster House in Everglades City, FL Another really??? No leftovers for me to try, but they said the food was good.
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| See here is the Sign...it can't be wrong?! |
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| Evidently, it's part of Miller's World? |
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| They are definitely into their hunting and taxidermy down here |
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| Obviously, they believe in More is More when decorating!!! |
May 31, 2017
Mom decided to try something different this AM, she put on the Genset so we could run the AC in the main salon when we left. Everglades City has such a big bug problem because they can only spray from a truck; not by plane or helicopter. It's located so far into the Everglades National Park that it's against the law here. I personally was all for this change. She made us egg, bacon & cheese sandwiches for breakfast which means I got my own breakfast and an egg in addition! YIPPEE!
Thankfully, it was another calm, clear, but hot day with little breeze at first...A darling, tiny male Goldfinch hopped on for a bit of a ride...We were about three miles off of Marco trying to avoid all the shoal fingers coming out from the coast there. Watched parasailers off the coast and kept a sharp lookout for fishing boats.
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| Parasailing off Marco Island |
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| We were grateful for the overcast day since it was hot enough as it was |
Just about the time we entered Robert's Bay to head into the Naples Sailing and Yacht Club,
https://www.thensyc.com the wind picked up with a vengeance...While we are traveling the winds don't bother us that much, but when we try to dock, we become one big sail. Amanda, our dockmaster was extremely experienced at getting us in safely, but it was still a challenge! It took M & D plus Amanda, getting lines across and muscling us in against the winds. Whew!!! What a challenge! Once again, Mom had turned on the Genset, plus AC; so I was able to enjoy the ride from the comfort of the salon.
Mom got me off as quick as she could. The grass here was so luxurious I was thrilled!!! Mom and I went to Amanda's office and it was so cool!!! I was happy mom stayed to talk to Amanda for awhile since it was so hot outside. Turns out Amanda and her hubby are both boat captains and used to work as Captains on a 90' yacht..WOW! When mom and I got back to the boat, dad was finishing up top and we were all so hot and tired, we took a nap before M & D cleaned up for dinner.
Of course they fed me before leaving for their fancy dinner here!
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The entrance to the Club
Entrance Hall |
Our dinner view back out to Robert's Bay with the Naples Yacht Club on the right
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| Inside bar and more informal dining room |
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| Our personal Caprese appetizer |
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| Love that most of the Yacht Clubs try to display your Yacht Club's Flag at your table |
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| I'm a sucker for beautiful presentation & taste...I forgot to take photos of our entrees. WOW! |
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| One of the rare times we had dessert, Peanut Butter Crunch Mousse! Delightful!!! |
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| Moondance is in the middle, left here. |
Our sunset tonight
What was really crazy is M & D ate their meal by themselves until one other couple came in...talking about people going North! WOW! They really enjoyed talking to their Dominican Republic/American bartender/waiter William. Very interesting immigrant who has made sure his own children have gone to college. Definitely a theme M & D have noticed along their travels.
As you can see, Lily the Admiral is doing well
Mom and dad had a wonderful surprise when they returned from a Yacht Club lunch, Debbie Murph Cisle from Hamilton, OH (now Naples, FL residents) stopped in to see us and Moondance.) What a treat!!! We are all going various directions this summer but hopefully, we can catch up with them this fall if not sooner...
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| Murph and Debbie Cisle |
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| Their photo of us on Moondance |
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| Came back from walking Lily and saw this sight...there was no other end? |
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| Our view of the Naples Sailing and Yacht Club as night falls ..."Day is Done,..." |
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| Here's the rainbow from Moondance's bow...Simply stunning... |
We plan to leave here early tomorrow, since we have about 65 nautical miles to return to Burnt Store Marina. M & D enjoyed reading and relaxing after the Cisle's left and I loved having them close by.
It's been a wonderful cruise and once again we are thankful for all that we have enjoyed! The new and old places we visited. The new friends we have made and our other friends who made time for us more than once. It's good to be part of the Moondance Crew!
