Biscayne Point

We did about 25NM on the ICW (I know, I know…) however the bridges today seemed a little better set up for timing and we only had to wait 25 minutes or so for two of them. One of the opening ones was closed when we arrived but the height on the “bridge board” showed 56’ and our mast is 53’ at the most – so through we went and we seemed to have a few feet of clearance.

It’s been a while since we have seen the dreaded crab/lobster, etc trap but today there was a few of them in really bad spots, that is until we got a closer look at them – they are coconuts that have fallen into the water! DOH!

Going through Fort Lauderdale was busy with tons of boats and the largest collection of cruise boats I have seen, there were 8 or 9 here and room for lots more, which are probably out. Some of the buildings are colourful and unique as seen by these pictures.

Not sure what these kites? were supposed to signify but they were pretty neat, some spun on their axis . Maybe they were selling boats or condos…..

We passed a very busy party area where the youngsters were “playing” and some entrepreneur had set up a floating restaurant! Note the colour of the water, we are in the Bay of Biscayne and it looks much more appealing.

Today we spotted the elusive mushroom tree, which grows here in the southern climates :)

We are anchored near Biscayne Point in a large bay only few miles from Miami. We will soon be done with the bridges and be at our hopping off spot to the Bahamas.