and then there were "The Keys"

On Good Friday, we moved out of the condo in Ft. Lauderdale and re-packed the RV for our next round of adventures. We departed that day and went further south to the Florida Keys - a place we have been hoping to get to for some time. It was a surprisingly short trip and we arrived well before noon at the KOA at Mile Marker 70 on US 1.


Our RV is located on the north side of the park with the front window of the bus facing the ocean. If you have Google Earth, you can probably find the spot on Fiesta Key - sometimes called Long Key. It's a long, thin island with an isthmus on the west side. Marathon is just to the south. It's a great camp spot and we were set up in no time at all.

We went to Islamorada just about 10 miles north to a Full Moon Party where they had 3 bands, several bars, tricksters on stilts and fire-throwers and bonfires - all of the beach! This idea of a Full Moon Party must be fairly common cause Jimmy and Amanda (now sailing in the BVI's) went to a similar soiree close to where they are anchored. Whatever the history of the name, it's sure a good reason (to us anyway) to have a party!

Yesterday, we explored Key West for the first time going to Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville and Hog's Breath Bars. The Jeep has turned out to be 'just the best' for running around in - easy to park and pretty good on fuel. It was a full day trip to Key West but we wanted to be back for the KOA champagne served at sunset!

There are times I still think I'm dreaming. I miss so many of the super people I worked with over the years. The page is turning though - there's just so much to see and do out here! Getting out on (and in) the water is one of them and we're already checking out some sea-dooing and snorkelling options for this coming week.

Today is Easter Sunday and we have a mini-Butterball turkey to celebrate! Enjoy the day wherever you are and we'll catch up with you in about 10 days... m.