The Keys 12/13 - 12/21
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The sunset that night was beautiful. They have a dock where we were able to sit and enjoy watching the day fade into evening.
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On Tuesday we decided we didn't want to stay in the construction zone so we decided to try to get into Bahia Honda State Park, which was just one Key South of us. We had called Monday morning and were told they were full, but when we checked on Tuesday, they had space for us. This proved to be an excellent move. It was quiet and the spaces are very private. The campground is just above the sailboat and the swimming beach is to the right. This is the Gulf side of the island with the picture looking North. |
![]() On Wednesday we drove to Key West to see the sights. The picture above was taken at the old seaport area of city. |
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This is one of the parks in the city. The city grew in the 1800's due to the commerce provided by the salvagers who did nothing but salvage wrecks in the keys. This monument is dedicated to them. Business seemed to be good since the only way to get to the keys, and any other part of the world, was by sailing ship. It wasn't until the early 1900's that a railroad was constructed joining the keys to the mainland. |
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We walked and drove around some more and then decided to head back to Bahia Honda. Key West is really just another over-crowded, over-priced tourist trap. It was crowded today and we cannot imagine what it would be like at the height of the tourist season. |
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![]() The old Bahia Honda Bridge at sunset. |
![]() Do you recognize this??
Why it's a SAND ANGEL!! The temperature of the medium. Try making a snow angel dressed in a swim suit... Yuk, Yuk....
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![]() Here Susan is sharing lunch with the local Ibis. |