..at work? ..at waste? You decide!
Every couple days or so we four hop in the dinghy and head south out of Boot Key Harbor via Sisters Creek, headed for Sombrero Beach for dog play and swimming. On our way we pass an island surrounded by fences and 'U.S. Government - No Trespassing' signs. On the island are 4 large radio towers.
There is one bridge to the island which we came across on a bike ride. The bridge is blocked and posted as follows :
Apparently this is a medium-wave radio broadcast station for Radio Marti, which began in the 1980's Cold War under President Reagan, and still goes on, broadcasting the 'truth' to the people of Cuba. You can read about the program here.
While now the facility is protected by fences and a gate, a neighbor there we spoke to says that until a few years ago there were 24-hour armed guards at the bridge.
So in beautiful Marathon FLA the Cold War is still being waged in a small way.
We've met a few boaters here that have, or plan to cruise to Cuba, which is only 100 miles from here. Mostly Canadians. They speak of great natural beauty, low crime, and friendly people.
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