I cannot believe that our time here in Key Largo is almost over! We arrived here on November 1 and leave on January 2. The time has just flown by and we have not done all of the things on our list of great things to do here in the Keys. We have made new, wonderful friends and have fallen in love with the area (who wouldn't?...it is in the low 80s and sunny even now!). The weather has been incredible and there is so much to do. And Barklee has met SO many doggies here, but he is still the cutest of them all, of course. John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park is one of the most visited parks in the country, and no wonder why. It offers beaches, snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking and so much more. And right down the road we find Islamorada and a bit further down, Key West. Last weekend Tom and I took Barklee down for an overnight trip to Key West for our Christmas gift to each other. We are at Mile Marker 102 and Key West is at 0, so it is a leisurely two hour trip at 45mph to the Southernmost tip of the country. It was a great trip, even though it only lasted about 25 hours in Key West. Of course the drive down there and back is as good as the destination. Key after key, bridge after bridge, including the famous 7-mile bridge, which in so beautiful. The weather cooperated and we were able to take some pics...here are a few:
Coconut Pirates
This dog is ready for Christmas!
Marina at Key West
Tom, Jackie and Ernest Hemingway
Tom just loves the ladies!
I am determined to try snorkeling before we leave, so it has to be next weekend since it is our last weekend here. If I survive I will post some pics. I think I can, I think I can....there is a snorkeling boat that they take out from the park and as a volunteer I can go free of charge. It is something I would really like to do so....stay tuned.
From here we take a short drive up to Jonathan Dickenson State Park just north of Jupiter, Florida, for three months and then we return home to wonderful South Carolina. This has been such an adventure and we have made the most of every minute.
We wish you all the most blessed Christmas ever and a prosperous 2014. And always remember the Reason for the Season.
