Quirky finds, wildlife and the keys!

We have made our way from Naples to Marathon over the last few days. Stops in the Everglades, Marco Island and a beach stop for lunch and shelling have all been memorable. We stopped at the Rod and Gun Club, circa 1920's in Everglades City where many presidents have vacationed including Hoover, Eisenhour and Nixon. A throwback in time and a pretty little town with waterside cafes. Lots of crab fisherman too that start at 4am... We were docked on their path to the Gulf and heard/felt their day start!

We finally saw our first alligator right next to our boat in south Naples!  And we were entertained by a pair of dolphins jumping in our wake out in the Gulf.

Speaking of crabs, we dodged 1000's of "crab pot" bouys on our 6 hour cruise to the keys.  Luckily we didn't hit any as the lines can snarl up a prop quickly.
We will make Marathon our base for about 10 days and have already met new friends at the Banana Bay marina.