December 20, 2008

12.20.08 No Name Harbor, Key Biscayne, FL

This is our anchorage. There were more boats here yesterday…about 12 left for either the Bahamas or Bimini. We saw several lining up about 4 am to leave together.12.20.08 No Name Harbor, Key Biscayne, FL 027 We loaded 8 empty water jugs and filled them early this morning while walking Raisin. After the water and the dogs were returned to the boat we hiked out to the lighthouse. These are some of the original parts.12.20.08 No Name Harbor, Key Biscayne, FL 003 Then we climbed the 109 steps to the top.12.20.08 No Name Harbor, Key Biscayne, FL 004 The view from the top. You’ll notice some rough water this side of the boat. That’s reefs just below the surface…you have to watch your charts in this area or run aground. And if you run aground you arnt allowed to use your motor to get off…might create more damage…so you wait till the tide lifts you off or call for help.12.20.08 No Name Harbor, Key Biscayne, FL 006

This is where the lighthouse keeper lived.12.20.08 No Name Harbor, Key Biscayne, FL 013 It was fairly well thought out. The shed to the rear is the cooking area…connected to the house by a roof. The round thing is a cistern and the water runs in from the roof. It also has an outhouse. Everything you could need.

After we did our hike to the lighthouse and back on the nature trail…we used the dingy to go Iguana hunting. 12.20.08 No Name Harbor, Key Biscayne, FL 034 12.20.08 No Name Harbor, Key Biscayne, FL 03112.20.08 No Name Harbor, Key Biscayne, FL 040 12.20.08 No Name Harbor, Key Biscayne, FL 041

These were pretty good sized…maybe 2 ft long. We’ll be looking for the 4 footer that lives here.12.20.08 sunset No Name Harbor 026 12.20.08 sunset No Name Harbor 057 You can tell I like these little guys…had to go back for more pictures.

Here’s a couple of the harbor at sunset.12.20.08 sunset No Name Harbor 003 a couple of late arrivals12.20.08 sunset No Name Harbor 016

12.20.08 sunset No Name Harbor 022 this group looked ready to party. I think they have another band tonight.