Bittersweet

 A bittersweet departure. 

Today we set sail for the wild north but our departure from Boot Key Harbor marks the first time in 13 years that we have left any harbor without our little buddy, Morgan. 

Morgan passed away unexpectedly last week. We are utterly heartbroken over his loss. He was our constant companion for 13  years. We have never been aboard Queequeg without him and now the boat seems so empty and quiet. 

But life goes on and now we are considering adopting an older bird if we can find one that will have us.

We had planned to finish the Loop this year bit the loss of our little buddy delayed us enough that that goal is now in doubt. We plan to stop a few places along the way that might have a rescue bird for us to adopt. We might end up spending the summer in St. Augustine, who knows.

For know we are anchored in Matecumbe Bight and hope to make Thursday Cove tomorrow. Then No Name Harbor and a passage on the outside to Ft. Lauderdale the following day. 

Wish us luck. Both in our travels and in finding a new bird to love.