Our last of three different campsites in Sunshine Key was waterfront and perfect for launching our paddle boards. Although with all the rain our site was more of a lake which made paddling from the campsite to the ocean easier. The view made the extra water tolerable.
Our time in the Keys came to a close in early February and we were ready to get back on the road and experience new adventures. We relished our time here and filled our last few days in the Keys with beach time. While we loved our time here we looked forward to heading out to new adventures.
February 8th departure day after two months at Sunshine Key. It would have been easier if it was pouring rain or freezing cold but it seemed like a near perfect day in the Keys. We focused on the road ahead and re-entered the society de Vagabond.
From perfect weather to weather changing on a daily basis. Winds, rains, leaking RV, leaking truck,
moving campsites three times,
ice cream socials,
doing laundry in a perpetually flooded laundry room, Joe & Tina & Gerry & Mindy who ran the cafe, Rich the magician who provided magical entertainment, a positive attitude and all around great guy, Tom & Donna, Nancy & Tubbs, Lynn & Dean, Mike & Sara, Gayle & Bill, the Milburn’s, all of whom were our Sunshine Key friends and neighbors, visits from friends and family, who traveled across the country to spend time with us,
live music,
swimming pool, pool parties, jello shots from the volunteer ladies, manatee’s in the marina,
Beautiful Bahia Honda State Park,
fishing from the pier,
Seven Mile Bridge,
Conch Republic,
local iguanas,
Kyra’s cupcakes, trips to Key West,
the pastor at New Life church who always seemed to sing off key, the clear water,
and endless sunsets.
With wonderful memories seared in our hearts we knew we would miss the familiarity but absolutely looked forward to getting back on the road.
Departure Day, February 8th. Say goodbye to the keys.
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