Yesterday they finished up the work on our engine. What a huge difference in the quality of workmanship and the way she runs. Today we started to do some boat cleanup. Tomorrow a diver will come to look at our cutless bearing to make sure it hasn't been damaged. We plan to hang here until Monday and then follow the Retriever down the river through the 7 bridges. The Retriever is the ship docked here that does the Exuma runs with supplies.
Bill and I got off the boat yesterday and went to Key Biscayne to the seaquarium. What fun! Key Biscayne is simply beautiful. The Rickenbacker Causeway runs from the mainland to the Key. At the seaquarium we took in the dolphin show, the Flipper (the real Flipper and all his family) show and the Sea Lion show - all were wonderful. Finally found some crocs, but no allegators. I can't believe I have yet to see one. There were also sharks and manatees which we've seen many of in the waters. There were beautiful tropical birds everywhere.
Mike and Mary here at the boatyard took us out for Argentina cuisine one evening. We went to their home in Coconut Grove and then into the Grove for dinner. It was very weird to get into a car again. It has been since November. However, we are almost experts now traveling on the Miami transportation system.
The four dogs here at the boatyard have befriended us. Marcy comes down the dock and sits looking into the cockpit until we see her. She is the food driven Beagle and knows how to get a treat. Sebastian is a Yorky that is one tough guy with a big dog attitude. He and Jack wrestle endlessly. Jack is a mixed breed black something that loves to run and does not want to be petted. Samantha is a shepherd mix and a hard sell. However, our persistence and the treats have won over all the dogs. Sammie will even shake both paws and count for me. I will attach pictures.
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