addendum to Key West

Some things I forgot to mention about our time at the keys.

When there is a hurricane at key West, people do not leave the island, but stay hunkered down. The bus driver had not left the island for 7 years. His sister wanted him to go home for Christmas one year, so she sent him long pants (he didn't own any) and airline ticket. he went..said it would be another 7 years before he left again! (Home was Chicago).

Riding through downtown Key West, the drive pointed out a big home, the southernmost home in the Keys. It was huge, but only had 1 bedroom, as the owner's wife didn't want company. So, he built a group of good-sized homes around for guests!

We drove by Ernest Hemmingway's home several times. It was impressive, but there are so MANY beautiful expensive homes. Also, we saw "milepost Zero" marker. I tried to catch a pic, but we were moving too fast.

Did I write about Fantasy Festival in October? This is where nudists walk around wearing nothing but tatooed clothing to look like they are dressed. Quite a party, I would assume, but I have no desire to be there! Al probably would enjoy it, though.

There are so many things to see and do here, it is just a matter of choosing what to spend money on. Like the Dolphin Research Center, and the Turtle Rehab Center, both of which we may still do, plus the "Theater of the Sea", which I think is a marine mammal center. These are all just a few miles away.

AND THEN THERE ARE THE SUNSETS! This was last night from the front of our RV where we are parked.