Notice how calm the water is. (pic 1) Also notice how low the tide is. (pic 2) Why didn't I remember that the wind changes when the tide changes? Why didn't we notice that we'd have to paddle way, way out in the ocean to get to deeper waters and then paddle into the wind (& now whitecaps, I might add) to get back to the other side of the island?(see the 2 specks in the other pic--that's us!) Why didn't I remember how sore your arms & shoulders get the day after you do something like that? Why? Why? Why? I'll tell you why. ...We didn't think before we yakked!---kayaked, that is. We started out so strong, -- only to finish with rubber arms. But after all, we DID make it back. And as it is with many other things, it was way more fun after it was over!! (and maybe BECAUSE it was over!)

Anyway, that was at Fiesta Key KOA. We met some really nice people there. One thing I've found out about RVing is that people are out there cause they wanna be. And because of that, they're usually relaxed, pretty laid back & easy to strike up a conversation ('cept that annoying clown guy). Most we've talked to have come down from up north--and that in itself could be reason enough to be happy! But at any rate, this lifestyle has much to be desired. I love carrying my "home" with me wherever I go. I know I've never felt this comfortable in a hotel room. And most hotel refrigerators are not as well stocked. And I don't have to pack & unpack a suitcase at every new location. And after watching all the TV undercover (literally) investigations into hotel room cleanliness, I feel quite safe sleeping with my own personal dust mites. They love me.

Well, moving along.............we are now at MM14, right outside of Key West. We'll be here at Bluewater Key Resort until Saturday. Talk about nice. We're parked on a concrete pad surrounded by palm trees with our own Tiki hut, complete with fridge, TV, table & chairs, twinkly little lights, our own private dock, water so clear you can see 8' down (& it's warm!)

Need I say more?? Can't wait for Trish & Stan to get here tomorrow. Think that'll be a nice refrain from regular life............til then..............................Corona anyone???You want a lime with that????????????????????