I'm going to miss this beach.
On Sunday, we decided to head to Veterans Park at the south end of Seven Mile Bridge. Dogs are allowed on the beach there, so we packed a lunch, loaded up the dogs and off we went. It was a bit busy but the beach area at the very end was open, so we set up there with the dogs for lunch. Okay, this is perfect, we have our own private spot and the dogs are having a great time. About 30 minutes later, a group of about 6 people took the picnic table next to us and began setting up. Boy, they sure seemed to have a lot of food and coolers for only 6 people. Soon after, another 4 people showed up to join their group and then another 6 or 8. Pretty soon, we have a full blown Sunday family picnic next to us with kids running around and salsa music. Dogs got a bit antsy, so it was time to pack up and move on. I never even took a photo. Oh well, it's all in the memory bank.
We drove a bit further south to look at the old train bridge from near Bahia Honda SP. There's a nice area to view the bridge.
Lots of folks pulled out on Sunday and by Monday morning we were rewarded with a slight view of the water. This was the view from the dining table window. If you look real hard, you can just see the water.
Maybe next year we can get one of the premium waterfront sites so we can see the water whenever we want.
Monday we headed to Bahia Honda SP. It's about 20 miles south of here. It's supposed to be one of the best beaches in Florida (not sure we would agree with that) and it was voted one of the United States best beaches in 1996. It is beautiful. It was windy and by 3:00, the clouds had moved in so we moved out. But not without taking a couple of photos.
It was a nice afternoon, just not long enough.
Monday night, I headed to sunset even though it was mostly cloudy. I did get a quick peek at the sunset along with the ever present pelicans and conch shell blowers.
At 4:00 a.m. today I was awakened by the sound of rain. Pretty distinct sound in an RV when rain falls on your roof. I went outside with my eyes barely focused and pulled the chairs under the awning. Back to bed I went. It was still raining when I woke up at 7:00. Come on, give me a break, it's our last day here. I want a bump on my tan and want to have lunch at the beach! Well, we did take a picnic lunch to the beach. No one else was there because while it had stopped raining, it was definitely cloudy. The sun did manage to come out around 5:30, so no tan bump.
I hit the water at around 7:00 for sunset. It was beautiful, but made me a bit melancholy. Last night in the Keys. Well, until next year.
If you're ever in this area, we highly recommend this RV Park. Jolly Roger Travel Park in the fabulous Florida Keys!
In the morning we are headed to Everglades City to meet up with our dear friend Erol and his brother-in-law, Larry, for some fishing! The vacation continues, but say so long to the Florida Keys.
A cup of coffee and piece of Key Lime Pie awaits me now.
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