Sittin' and Waitin' and Hopin' and Prayin'

 

With Fort Lauderdale and Port Everglades inlet behind us we continued to clear through the bridges heading south.  

                                                                 Jenga anyone?

We found lots of interestingly unique architecture in Hollywood, Florida.  

With the Miami boat show taking place over the upcoming long week-end (Washington's birthday) we decided to sit low for a few days in Baker's Haulover Inlet. (adjacent to Florida International University and Oleta River State Park)

We were excited to spot 3 iguanas in the mangroves while touring along the park's winding river trails.  

As well we enjoyed watching the unique kites that were being flown on the Atlantic beach.  (whale and jelly-fish designs)

Each morning we start our day by listening and recording the NOAA weather forecast from our VHF radio. 

Our goal at this time is to co-ordinate the PCR negative Covid-19 result test needed to clear into the Bahamas with a weather window to make the passage.  

It takes 1-2 days to get the test results and we have 72 hours from when the test is taken to clear in.  

We found our way past Miami's waterfront on February 22nd to stage for the crossing in Biscayne Bay.