Day 3 Sights on the Florida Keys

Today we drove 1 1/2 hours to the town at the far west end of the Florida keys -- Key West and drove around the town then back tracked to Big Pine Key and saw a couple of little Key Deer. The afternoon and evening we spent with a friend who spends her winters on Marathon Key.   These first pictures are at the rv resort where we are staying:

                                                                              

There is a swimming area at the rv resort.  Notice a lady swimming in the background.  I guess she's not bothering the crocodiles:)

We heard heliocopters like this one flying low over the area --- we were told they were looking for illegal immigrant boats from Cuba (60 miles from Key West) or Haiti

Our rv site.  Vernon took the plants and geraniums out of the truck bed for some sun and water. My friend Patty called us the Clampets.  Haha.

                                                                            

Vernon looking down into the clear bay water.  There's a pelican enjoying the early morning sun too.

                                                                                

A stately Key West house

A Key West marina

Royal palms along N Roosevelt Avenue

                                                                                      

A Key West beach and pier

Chickens and roosters roam the yards and streets and are protected in Key West

The sign says "Key Lime Pie Cigar Factory"  

                                                                                

We drove onto Big Pine Key and then onto "No Name Key" and saw this little cutie.  It's a Key Deer.  This one is full grown (and pregnant) and about the size of a large dog.

                                                                                        

Our friend, Trish treated us to a visit to the Dolphin Research Center across the street from where she lives on Marathon Key.  It was delightful to see the dolphins interact with people.

We took Trish out to dinner next door to the Dolphin Research Center.  The Key Lime Pie was delicious!

                                                                                    

                                                                                        

She's holding on to the dolphin's fin to get a ride!

                                                                                

                                                                                        

                                                                                       

This iguana skuttled through the Center grounds!

                                                                                

This is a beautiful spot where Trish can come to see the sun rise and set at the mobile home park where she lives.   It was good to spend the day on the Florida Keys!  Tomorrow we leave the keys and head to the Everglades.