Miami Zoo

The only tropical zoo in the continental United States, Zoo Miami houses over 3,000 animals on nearly 750 acres, 324 acres of which are developed.

We spent a cool, sometimes rainy day right before Christmas at the Miami Zoo. There is a lot to see and in one day we just scratched the surface. Below are just a few of the sights we saw.....

Hanging Around Key West

We spent several days in Key West visiting with Ted's cousin, Frank and his wife, Karen. Above Ted and Frank find a toilet to try out right off Duval Street.

Lunch and catching up with Frank and Karen at Fogarty's on Duval Street.

Sloppy Joe's, one of Hemingway's hangouts

Karen and Jan taking advantage of free makeup tips....

Old friends, Lanie and Ron stopped by in their new custom golf cart... 

We all enjoyed a Cuban meal at our favorite, El Siboney.

The Cuban pork was just like we remembered..GREAT!

Frank relaxing and enjoying cocktail hour....

Fly Navy building at Trumbo near where we were camped..

Seven Mile Bridge as we head back to Miami....

Sunset Grill Lunch in Marathon, FL

Sunset Grill pool with 7 mile bridge in the background...

We enjoyed a nice Sunday lunch in the topical sun....

The fellow in the blue shorts was dancing to the DJ... Free Sunday afternoon entertainment.

Crane Point Museum & Nature Center in Marathon, FL

As you enter Crane Point Museum you pass exquisitely handcrafted large bas-relief copper doors with scenes of the Florida Keys sea life.The copper doors were created by a Tampa artist in 1990. Crane Point is operated by the Florida Keys Land & Sea Trust.

The mission of the Florida Keys Land & Sea Trust is to promote environmental stewardship and the heritage of the Florida Keys

 Crane Point includes a museum, nature trails(2 miles),butterfly meadow, Adderley house, wild bird center, Crane house, Cracker house and The Point....

Views from The Point...

George Adderley House is the oldest house in Monroe County, outside Key West. The home was built out of "tabby" (made of burnt seashells) in the early 1900's.