Can you imagine? The locals, the good old boys, members of the boating population become the bad guys, while the Customs Office personnel become the flag bearers and represent all that’s good and wonderful here? How often do you hear that?
Yep. The Key West Customs official who cleared Michael and crew into the US this morning vindicated officialdom. Oh, we’ve had the cantankerous and obstreperous officials at the border when entering from Mexico. Michael has been treated as if he were a criminal until proven innocent when driving back from San Carlos. Because of those few, our expectations weren’t high.
But the gentleman this morning smiled, welcomed them home, and treated them graciously. So far, that’s a two for two: the Coast Guard officers and crew who boarded Sea Venture and the Custom’s officer in Key West.
Michael says that he’s glad to be back after all.
and how very glad we are that he is back !! What an odyssey !!
xoxoxo LS
Hey, Michael’s Little Sis. I know your big brother is thrilled to be nearing the end of this voyage. Would you believe, he had dinghy motor issues yesterday and had to row a mile against the wind? He got it running again (of course), but some salt water eased in through the temperature sensor housing onto the spark plugs, so he has just changed those out. If it isn’t one thing, it’s another!
They’re dong final prep for leaving now. Next stop, Miami, where he will pick up new crew for the last few legs.