In April, we had a week's holiday in Marathon, Florida, which is about half-way down the Keys chain. We hired a huge house with our friends Marc & Zoe (flying in from England) and Andy & Kate (from Toronto), with their little ones Ava (Ruth's age) and baby Molly.
Ruth and Ava looking for dolphins
We spent most of our time splashing about in the lovely pool, or hanging out on the balcony admiring the view and enjoying a beer over a board game or two.
Al fresco Dominion
Sundownders
We ate outside every night
We managed a few excursions, one morning Pippa went on a snorkelling trip with Marc and Zoe who were diving. The water was warm and filled with huge bright fish who were very bold. I was sad that I did not see the turtle that another couple spotted, but also happy that I missed the 10' hammerhead shark that swam below one of the other guys.
Another day, Pippa went fishing with Marc and Andy. We caught 18 grunts and torros, all on the small side but collectively enough for dinner!
In April, we had a week's holiday in Marathon, Florida, which is about half-way down the Keys chain. We hired a huge house with our friends Marc & Zoe (flying in from England) and Andy & Kate (from Toronto), with their little ones Ava (Ruth's age) and baby Molly.
Ruth and Ava looking for dolphins
We spent most of our time splashing about in the lovely pool, or hanging out on the balcony admiring the view and enjoying a beer over a board game or two.
Al fresco Dominion
Sundownders
We ate outside every night
We managed a few excursions, one morning Pippa went on a snorkelling trip with Marc and Zoe who were diving. The water was warm and filled with huge bright fish who were very bold. I was sad that I did not see the turtle that another couple spotted, but also happy that I missed the 10' hammerhead shark that swam below one of the other guys.
Another day, Pippa went fishing with Marc and Andy. We caught 18 grunts and torros, all on the small side but collectively enough for dinner!
