In the tale of the Odyssey, Odysseus and his crew landed on the island of the Lotus-eaters. Once there, many of his men ate of the lotus plant and fell under a spell. They stopped caring about leaving or even getting back to their land of Ithaca. All they wanted was to stay in the land of the Lotus-eaters. Marathon is like the mythical land of the Lotus-eaters.
The harbor at Marathon is well protected and efficiently run by the city and the harbor has room for those who want to anchor out too. The amenities provided by the city are excellent and the price is good! Your days start cool then become sunny and warm filled with lots of entertainment that a busy harbor can provide. The people and businesses of Marathon are boater friendly and almost everything that you might need is within walking distant. They have a pot-luck on Wed. an impromptu musical get together down by the water under the tiki hut on Sat. The morning cruiser net gives information to anyone who wants to listen. The water is filled with every type of boat from derelict boat bums to 60foot gold plated beauties and all seem to get along well. To top it off, they are dog friendly, and encourage you to stay for a day, a month or a year. I’m trying hard not to eat of the Lotus plant but,,,Edie and I both think that a taste couldn't hurt!
Edie will be ok as long as some dry land is avaliable.
ReplyDeleteNice to have you in Boot Key Harbor!
ReplyDeleteWatch out for that Lotus Plant, it's very similar to Velcro!
If bridge is out, how do they get to Vaca Key?
ReplyDeleteIt's the bridge to Vaca Key that is out. I have no idea how the people that live on the island get to their homes any more.
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