30 something bridges

 Seriously. I lost count at 17 after less than half a day. 

Last night with the thunderstorms was a little rough, as expected. But the boat got a nice freshwater rinse, so there's an upside. However, we are now sick of humans in boats, having passed through West Palm, Boynton beach, ft Lauderdale, and Miami. Including the Ft Lauderdale international boat show. We're on a mooring ball tonight at Dinner Key marina, coconut Grove, FL. 


Here's our morning routine:


Maizey sleeps in. 


I make coffee. First and foremost, this boat runs on coffee. Then, I wake the Emily.


We check the fuel filter vacuum gauge, oil, transmission fluid, coolant, and sea strainer.


Here's one of the engines, itself, a 4 cylinder, turbocharged Yanmar diesel. Rated for 75 hp.



Once they're started, we go outside to check water is coming out and they're not smoking or anything crazy.



We passed James bond's boat. 


And ducked under some bridges. 


Like this one. 


It was cozy. 


It was close enough that reached up and touched the bridge. But we made it. We actually pulled this stunt twice today. We only really had to wait (20 minutes!) For one bridge today. The rest were just a few minutes, or we could fit under them. 


The boat show. Mega yachts for days. 
Mega yachts and their toys. 



Mega yachts in fun colors.


Yes, that helicopter is on a mega yacht. 


The little boat comes out of the big boat. 


This mega yacht is disguised as a war ship. 

We also went through port everglades and saw some bananas arriving. 


Lots of bananas arriving. 


And some cruise ships. 


Apparently some of the girls should recognize this. Something about a bus ride to the everglades?



Miami by water. Eh. 


"Sunset over Miami."



Eat my wake! The last bridge of the day. 

We aren't "city folk" and we're looking forward to a little less hustle and bustle as we get away from the congested streets and waterways of Florida's big cities. We'll see how far we get tomorrow, it's supposed to be pretty windy again. 

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