Florida Keys 2021

Legend

Driving
Hiking
Boat

Fort Lauderdale, United States ‐ Mar 24, 2021

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Hollywood Beach

Before leaving to the airport we stopped at Hollywood Beach. It was one last chance to stand by the ocean. It was packed with people enjoying the perfect weather and water.
Murals in Hollywood, FL

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Louie Bossi's

We ate fantastic wood fired brick oven pizza here.

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Dune Buggy Ride

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Little, Black Dune Buggy

We signed up for a dune buggy ride through the Everglades. This was the last great adventure of our Florida Keys trip. Before leaving for the trip, visions of jumping alligators in the swamps ran thro...
The Mayfair at Coconut Grove ‐ Mar 23, 2021

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Versailles Restaurant Cuban Cuisine

We started with several empanadas as appetizers. After those were gone, we both at sample platters with yuca, shredded beef, tamales, rice, beans, a couple types of pork, and some fried plantains.
Key West
Mile 0, Highway 1

This is the end of the road. We walked here to take a picture at mile maker 0.
Earnest Hemingway House
Key West Lighthouse

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Southernmost Point Buoy

The southernmost point in the United States was busy. We opted to take a picture from the other side of the road and from behind to avoid the long line.

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Key West
Robbie's
Indian Key State Park

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Snorkeling Indian Key

We snorkeled off the rocky shore. Not much to see but the water was nice.

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Kayaking Indian Key State Park
Robbie's

Robbie's is a tourist trap that has something for everyone. For us, it was a launching off point for our kayaking/snorkeling adventure at Indian Key State Park.
Rock Reef Resort ‐ Mar 22, 2021
Key West
Amigos Tortilla Bar

The tacos at Amigos Tortilla Bar were tasty. The menu and shirts had a phrase that caught both of our attention: "Once you've ruined your reputation, you can live quite freely!"
Mallory Square

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Mallory Square - A Gathering Place Full of Life

Mallory Square is a must see spot in Key West, FL. We found people gathered around street performers, others buying fresh coconuts from a street vendor, and of course the wild chickens found throughou...
Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe

We both had Key Lime pie on a stick dipped in chocolate.
Key West

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Diving Dock
Sombrero Key Light

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Diving Florida Keys

As part of our trip we went diving in reef off of Marathon Key. Since Brad wasn't SCUBA certified, he decided to do SNUBA. SNUBA is a mix of SCUBA and snorkeling. You are tethered to a raft with air b...
Diving Dock
Lunch at Sombrero Beach

Before our dive, we stopped at Sombrero Beach for a picnic of crackers, meat, and cheese.

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Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail

We parked at the edge of a bridge and took the foot path that paralleled the highway. The smell of the fish bait was ever present as we passed the several people fishing along the path.

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Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail
Travelodge ‐ Mar 21, 2021
CVI.CHE 105

We ate dinner at a Peruvian restaurant called CVI.CHE 105. As an appetizer, we ordered anticuchos - which are skewered cow heart pieces that are tender and tasty. For the main course, Brad had lomo saltado and Chad had ceviche.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, United States ‐ Mar 21, 2021

Florida Keys Road Trip 2021