LOST AT SEA

March 19-20, 2026

Our third marina was on Hutchinson Island and is owned by the Marriott company. Dock hands were very helpful and tied our lines in pretty spaghetti rows. I actually docked the boat using the docking mode on the joystick. Was fun and actually pretty easy. Very proud of myself! Had a nice lunch at the hotel and a walk around the neighborhood. Next morning, before leaving I saw Bella on the front of the boat. She had a soft toy with her which she typically carries around. The problem is, Bella will abandon the toys all over-front, back, and sides of the boat. Next thing I know, I see a black penguin squeaky toy slowing drifting away in the water. By the time I got my phone out to take a picture, poor penguin was submerged. So, the first official “lost at sea” and just a few days into the trip.