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Travel Blogs from Key West
Key West!
Weather forecast: 77 degrees, party sunny The ship was slowly making its way into Miami port when we woke up this morning. The Captain guided the ship all the way into the channel, did a 360 degree turn and pulled up to the dock next to the Carnival Imagination and RCL's Majesty of the Seas. One last time at the buffet for breakfast, showers and …
Fun With Water Toys
Another early wake-up today as we have a full day of playing in the sun and water planned for ourselves. So the sunscreen got slathered on, we gathered up towels and camera and drove towards Mallory Square to hunt for one of the few precious free parking spots. We managed to snag one 3 blocks from the Square and hoofed it to the Sebago ticket booth …
Lazy Day In Key West
We took the luxury of sleeping in a little and woke to the shouts of people close by (an early morning ballgame?) and crowing roosters. I've noticed plenty of colorful roosters on the island who crow well before dawn and throughout most of the day. I've read about the cats at Hemingway House and how that coloney continues to thrive, but didn't …
The Eve Before Camping...
... even though we are having fun. We wanted to see Zachary Taylor Park but we've run out of time. We did see the Key West Aquarium, and that was cool! I touched the sea turtle even though I wasn't supposed to. I couldn't help it. I had to do it. He was so cute! We also fed sting rays, but I was the only one who was unsuccessful at getting one to bite. Small surprise, we were able to 'pet' an American Alligator. ...
A Fishing Success!
... others were yelling , "Fish on!" This is when the deck hand comes around to help pull out the fish and check the size. The kids were getting a little long in the face. The Captain even came down to fish. He hooked the fish and then had the kids reel them in. Then the kids got it! They were soon hooking fish and pulling them in. We were catching yellow ...