We decided to try fishing as we were going along so we threw the line in and went about our business. The lure was a piece of blue flashy metal with a hook on it. By midday, we had caught a fish! Not very big, but sufficient for the two of us for a light dinner. Just to see what would happen, we threw the hook back in again. Just as we were ready to take the sails down, I reeled in the line again and there was another fish on the hook!
We put the fish away and motored into Miami and anchored just off Key Biscayne. Steve was determined that that was where he wanted to spend the night and when we got there I could see why. We have the most amazing view of the city of Miami and its skyline. It's beautiful during the day and stunning at night.
We're now poised to cross to the Bahamas and just waiting for the weather window. We have several alternative plans for where we'll go based upon what the weather does, Bimini, the Bahamas Banks, the Berry Islands, even Grand Bahama Island (remember that, Mom?). And the big decision once we get there will be whether we head south to the Exumas or north towards the Abacos.
So after putting the boat away and cleaning our catch (Steve, the hero, did this and it is d-i-s-g-u-s-t-i-n-g), we toasted the sunset, had our fish dinner on deck and watched it go dark and the lights of Miami come on.
By the end of the day, Steve said, "I can understand why people will do anything, even sell everything they have, to do this."
(Picture of Miami skyline to follow when we encounter wifi)
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