The Big Pine Nautical Flea Market (Day 095)

LAY DAY: Boot Key Harbor, Mooring Ball L-10 MM1195

Lat/ Long: 24 42 32N 81 05 57W


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Weather: Still cool, low in the low 60s and high near 70; partly cloudy, windy N wind @ 25 knots

Comment: We skipped listening to the cruisers’ net this morning so we could catch the 0820 bus to Big Pine. We met Capt. Dave at the marina and walked to the bus stop which was already filled with boaters. We were all headed to the Big Pine Nautical Flea Market.

The flea market featured more fishing gear than nautical items. We walked through, looking at the offerings, but found few items of interest to us. After purchasing a couple of small cleats for two dollars, Anna Marie and Capt. Dave walked up to the Big Pine Flea Market while I caught the next bus back to the marina. I picked up a package in the mail and watched the inaugural train procession beginning ceremony in Philadelphia while waiting for the shoppers to return.

Back on the boat, we read and played games. In the evening, we watched a couple of movies on board and enjoyed “Coq au Vin” for dinner. It was delicious. Anna Marie is becoming a master chef with the pressure cooker!