Dry Tortugas, Florida, USA

May, 2005

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We had the most perfect weather for our trip to the Dry Tortugas.  We sailed with a 10-15 knot west wind and what I call a "flashlight" moon - this is a full moon so bright on such a clear night that even I can see!  It was gorgeous!  Then we had a week of light winds, clear skies, no rain, perfect snorkeling and exploring weather for week in the Dry Tortugas.  If you want to know more about the Dry Tortugas National Park, click here.

We really enjoyed wandering around Fort Jefferson (built in the 1840s/50s).  I don't have a good picture of Loggerhead Key, but when we were there the Coast Guard was keeping a close watch using patrol boats and keeping a watch on the top of the Loggerhead Key Light.  In fact, eleven Cubans had floated ashore one morning on the day we visited Loggerhead Key.

Here's a bunch of pictures of Fort Jefferson.