The ICW north of and close to Miami

This area (on Tuesday and Tuesday night) was very built up, and almost like a canal in some places, with many bridges on strictly-timed openings.

Roomy cockpit helped boat be comfortable for six

Only thing, the color of the water was still too dark-blue while we were farther north in Florida.

One of the first sunsets during our trip

After nightfall the stars were incredible. Almost-new moon allowed huge numbers of stars to be visible, scattered all over the sky.

Nice to hang out on foredeck as our new friends had helm

The wind Wednesday allowed reaches and broad reaches. Unfortunately at one point, we almost jibed accidentally when Barry was going aft, and the boom hit his head. Fortunately it wasn't too hard and not in a critical spot.

Wednesday was quite a day

After staying in an anchorage overnight near Key Largo (the only night we didn't sail through), we had a great sail southeast on the bayside ICW. Barry posed in a Captain Morgan stance ...

One of Key West's protected chickens, with baby chicks

Key West by ordinance prohibits any interference or harm to the chickens, which roam entirely free.

Other neighbors in the KW City Marina mooring field

Part of view from mooring (Key West City Marina's mooring field)