WeWe slept in late and then got packed for our trip back to the airport in Ft. Lauderdale. Luckily, on a Tuesday, the traffic on the Keys was not heavy and we were able to take our time going to the airport as our flight wasn't until 4:50. Most of the keys are very narrow and small but some have a commercial area while many only have residential areas along the water on either side. We stopped in Key Islamorada which strings along for miles at a little touristy shop and stretched our legs. Then we went on to Key Largo where we made a stop into the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park we had seen on our way in on Sunday. It was a wonderful park with lots of beach area, RV parking areas, and areas for divers, tours to the coral reefs, etc. We didn't have time for the glass bottom boat tour but went into the park visitor's center and discovered they had a great little aquarium in it. It was nice and there were many educational exhibits in the center. AND it had bathrooms which are always handy when on the road!
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| Beautiful coral in the aquarium |
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| This beautiful little fish kept hiding from me while I was trying to get his photo--but I succeeded! |
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This sign was enough to assure me I wouldn't be getting in the water--
but obviously not enough for many other folk!
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This was a great trip--we might not ever really plan a trip to Miami, but I'm glad we got to go and see the sights and enjoy the Keys for a couple of days. We made it home safe and sound, no lost luggage or anything--that's a successful trip!
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