Sunday, February 24, 2008

Florida Keys

Karen and I took a road trip around the Florida Keys this February. We started in Bahai Honda State Park where we rented a cabin for a few nights and explored the beaches.

Bahai Honda State Park




Karen with a huge sea sponge on her head



This is the beach where we spent a day swimming and trying to teach me to use snorkel gear





After a few days at Bahia Honda State Park we headed down to Key West to catch our boat that would take us 70mi off the coast to Dry Tortugas National Park.


Me on the boat feeling a bit sick



Fort Jefferson at Dry Tortugas National Park







There are only six campsites on the island so we pretty much had the place to ourselves



Our first day was cold and windy so we explored Fort Jefferson and walked on the beaches



Home-made boat used by Cubans to reach the US



We spent part of our night walking along the moat wall searching for lobsters with flashlight. The rest was spent trying to see the lunar eclipse through all the clouds



The island we was home to lots of terns and pelicans



When we woke up in the morning it was warm and sunny with little wind. Perfect for snorkeling.



Some of the fish we saw while snorkeling (they're in there somewhere...)


The hermit crab that wouldn't stay off Karen's towel



We spent our last night in walking around Key West


Dog walking the tightrope