January 24, 2011

We Go Where the Wind Goes

Turns out that we didn't head straight to Everglades National Park after my first post.  We're finally on our way there today, but in the meantime we missed a turn and decided we were already 12 miles into the 130 mile trek to Key West... so we went.  Had a good time touristing, but decided it isn't for us in the long term.  Fun for a day or two.  Enjoyed some key lime pie and also some kitschy shell shops.  Spotted 5 dolphins off one of the bridges on highway 1 and swung around into a turn-off so we could watch them.   Got a few far-off photos as proof (coming next time), but they didn't get close.  We did get to witness their feeding behavior and see them circling some fishies.  I also got to see a Blue Marlin leap out of the water, don't worry, I won't be offended if you call me Eagle Eyes, but Doc was driving and couldn't turn his head in time to see.  Better luck next time.  Also went to a nautical flea market (who knew there was such a thing?) and found out that they basically sell fishing tackle, boat rope, and oddments.  Interesting.  Anyway, off this morning to tour the Coral Castle, a truly odd monument built by a very odd man to commemorate his love for a woman.  Chocolate will be just fine for me, thanks, no one build me a shrine.
-A. Broad

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