It was early start of the day. 05:30 am. 45 minutes later I was picked up from the hotel by my tour operator, Miami Tours Plus. We had few stops on the way for other guests and about 1 hour later coach was on the way to Key West. I think it was about two hours when we reached first of many keys. On one side Atlantic Ocean and with Mexican Gulf on other we passed many islands and only fewer bridges. The road we were going on is US1. It starts in Key West with mile 0. You can see mile marks going down. US1 serves east coast and ends more than 3000 km up north at Canadian boarder. The most impressive is 7 miles bridge with stunning views. With that in front of us finally we got there, Key West.
There is a few way to sightseeing Key West but the best one is walking. Grab free map from any of bus tour operators and go. I have gone by Duval St from north end to south. on the way you can see lovely architecture of that street. On left side you will pass OLD JOE bar where Ernest Hemingway used to have a drink. Few blocks down turn right to visit Lighthouse and Hemingway museum. Entry fee is $10 and $13. If its to hot use garden in museum to cool a little. When you are ready go south and you will get to the southernmost point buoy of continental US(?) and only 90 miles from Cuba. You can try swim but I think you might be the first one who will swim that way. Don't forget your passport.
After taking picture you can go to the beach. Public one is short walk from the southernmost buoy. It has good facilities. The east end is more quite. When you have enough sun, go back north and have lunch or spend some money. There is a lot of places to do so. And do not forget to try Key Lime Pie. There is a lovely shop at 802 Duval Street.
ENJOY
I did!!!!!
