to Miami

Onward to Miami!  Outside again, we passed endless big buildings along the coast. This may be the best way to se the area.

There are also the big cargo ships, headed for faraway places unknown.

We finally settled on a compromise with Smokey.  She DESPERATELY wants to be outside of the enclosure during a rocky ride.  That's better than behind the toilet....  So, we put on her harness, hooked her leash up to a secure clip, and allowed her to "sail" with us, on a non-skid rug, outside of the cockpit.  That seemed to satisfy her.  As soon as we anchored, we unhooked the harness and she has been roaming the boat freely (and happily) for the past 3 hours or so.  It's warm here (80 when we arrived...I'm sorry....)  Anyway, we have the ports (windows) open and I'm constantly surprised when Smoke pops into one of the ports.

Ah, Miami.  Home of the big cruise ships - "Carnival Destiny" heading out at dusk. 

We, however, are in a quiet anchorage, full of fuel and water, and ready for a 2 a.m. departure for the Bahamas.  Before noon tomorrow we should be at a marina in Bimini!  I'll post as soon as we get internet after we arrive.  Bedtime at 8:30!!!