Yesterday morning we made one more stop at Eco Pond before
leaving Flamingo State Park. The most
difficult thing we did yesterday morning was to try and find the way in to
Starbuck’s parking lot – they don’t make it easy, folks.
We drove south on Rt. 1, stopping at Bahia Honda State Park
to set up camp. Campsite was wonderful,
private with access to a little beach right across the road. It was late in the afternoon when we decided
to drive to the end of Rt. 1 – Key West.
The drive was about an hour. The
town had the same flavor as New Orleans just not as big. The days have been overcast so sunset
happened behind the clouds. We ate at a
very nice restaurant (Jerry had one too many rusty nails) and walked around a
little before heading back to camp.
Today we packed up once again. Jerry had signed up for a snorkeling trip but
it was canceled because of high winds.
He had tried the day before also but with the same results. So tonight we are at Long Key State Park for
two nights. Our campsite is again on a
small beach overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Welcome to our backyard. The
sunset around the bend is vibrant.
Supper is on the grill. It is all
beyond good!
Our second day at Long Key we headed up to another state
park, John Pennykamp. Jerry got to do
his snorkeling and I went out on a glass bottom boat. We both enjoyed ourselves. Apparently the snorkeling was fine. I think the problem is that snorkeling in the
Galapagos really spoiled us. Seems that
we started at the top.
After Long Key we headed back to The Everglades for the
weekend. We’re enjoying watching the
birds, alligators, sunrises and sunsets.
We have not seen the white pelicans or manatees. We have seen plenty of bugs. Even the no-seeum we’ve seen. Can’t image what it must be like here during
bug season.
The sun has set, the moon is full. It is 7:14 p.m. fast approaching campers
midnight, which for me is about 8:00.
Once the sun goes down there just isn’t too much to do except swat at
the bugs.
Observations-
The sun and clouds make lovely dancing partners at the
beginning and end of each day.
The variety of birds and other critters is fabulous.
Park Rangers sure do know a lot.
Many people have some very
impressive/expensive camera and equipment.
From what we have heard we managed to escape some very cold
weather back home but still, home is where the heart is (and the kids &
grandkids & friends & family).
Guess that answers why we might be headed north sometime soon.
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