I recently ventured to the southernmost point of the United States, to Key West Florida. I was impressed with the vibrant retail core and the plethora of entertainment, and boating excursions to experience. I was however not very impressed with the snorkeling in the coral reef which is the world's 3rd largest. Unfortunately the reef is 80% dead, and they fail to tell you that before you pay your money to go dive it. There are a few nice fish, but not the same contrast as I saw in Cuba just 90 miles further south. American industrialization has claimed another world wonder.
Nonetheless, Key West is worth the visit if not just to drive the series of bridges and roads originally buildt by one of America's greatest industrialist Henry Flagler. Flagler built the railway to connect the keys to the mainland and also to try to capture the shipping business generating from the new Panama Canal at that time. It is an exciting story of grit and determination.
Take your time doing the 120 mile drive and check out Key Largo and Islamisbad. Watch out for the local drivers as they are not very good. I got rear ended on my way back from Key West.
Happy trails.
The Adventure Guy
Nonetheless, Key West is worth the visit if not just to drive the series of bridges and roads originally buildt by one of America's greatest industrialist Henry Flagler. Flagler built the railway to connect the keys to the mainland and also to try to capture the shipping business generating from the new Panama Canal at that time. It is an exciting story of grit and determination.
Take your time doing the 120 mile drive and check out Key Largo and Islamisbad. Watch out for the local drivers as they are not very good. I got rear ended on my way back from Key West.
Happy trails.
The Adventure Guy
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