We got to Tampa on the 22nd and parked at the Lazy Days rv resort. A very nice place. Unfortunately the biggest reason we chose it was because we needed some work done on the rv. The serpentine belt was making some noise even though it was less than a year old and the inverter wasn’t working right. We had some electrical issues at the Marathon resort and I have a feeling there were some power surges there that caused…
We left Key West on the 21st to head back to Tampa so Jamie could get eye surgery done. On the way we stopped just west of Miami for an overnight at a small casino that allowed overnight rv parking. The next morning we booked an everglades air boat tour. We had done one in Louisiana but decided to give this one a shot and we liked it better. The guide was a native American that was raised on the…
After the party we had to beeline it back to Marathon because we had to check out of our campground the next day. We decided to take a chance and see if the naval station on Key West had any openings and we were lucky enough to get one. Not only get one but not a spot on the front row right on the water. It was dry camping but we didn’t care. It was only for 4 days so…
We got back from St. Maartin and 2 days later Jim had to go to work. When he got back we went to a little aquarium called the Marathon aquarium. There were fish, gators, etc. Nothing spectacular but was fun. Unfortunately, the next day we got word that Jim’s Uncle Bill was in the hospital. Jim flew up and within hours he passed away. I’m totally convinced he waited till I got there before letting himself go. Was a sad…