Key West is literally the end of the road south, especially on US 1. And for those of you who have driven down recently, you noticed that there are constant improvements under way, repaving, widening and reinforcing. Never mind the laying of a huge pipeline. Hopefully by next winter, all of that will be completed and depending on the volume of traffic, which can be heavy at times, the trip will be easier, faster and smoother.
We arrived at Boyds Campground on Stock Island a week ago and will be here until April 5. The campground is well situated, on the water, about 5 miles from Duval Street where there is much tourist activity. Lots of people bring boats. The parking spaces are tight and parking a big rig is quite possible but there are fewer spaces available. Good swimming pool, many campground activities and very friendly and helpful staff. Lots of folks from up north especially PA, OH and MI.
We attended a special event at the Truman Little White House one evening, a spectacular review of the USO with two entertainers of very high quality. That historic, presidential retreat offers a lot as does Key West in general in terms of opportunities for artists, and writers, galleries, lectures and outdoor sports and water activities - boating, fishing, snorkeling, diving, etc.
One of our favorites has become the happy hour at Half Shell Raw Bar, on the dock near where the Ft. Myers express ties up. That's a large catamaran hydroplane that makes the trip in 3 hours if any of you are up that way and want to visit Key West without driving down. We are looking at the possibility of four months down here next winter. Seems we have become real snowbirds.
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