Today didn't go as planned, but when does boating? We were going to grab a mooring ball at Dinner Key, but the east winds changed our minds after seeing the mooring field so expoxed. Instead of turning back we decided to go on ahead to see what we could find. Our third choice of anchorages ended up being in Sunset Lake. Not 20 minutes after being anchored, Laury & Bill came by in their dinghy wondering how our anchorage was because this is the spot mentioned in boating magazines as the place that a home owner has a grudge against boats anchoring here and ruining his waterfront scenery that he paid good money for. We figured this was the place because there are at least 20 little plastic sailboats moored here with solar lights on them, presumably in front of his place. Who would want to see that though compared to a boat or two anchored off? Oh well, to each his own. It has still turned out to be a wonderful anchorage. We dinghied to shore the first time to get grocetries. We dinghied to shore the second time to get gas for the dinghy. After taking a small side trip by Star Island & the monument, we got the idea to take the Collins Canal all the way around South Beach and back to our anchorage. We came back to the boat to get more liquid refreshments and the anchor light for the excursion. It seemed like that would be more fun than going to the Burger & Beer Joint. It was a very interesting trip and we still ended up at the restaurant. Well worth the daring trip.
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| The Monument |
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| Typical boats at the Yacht Club |
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| Star Island |
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