April 3, 2010 - Loren and Terri in Key West

We always have a great time when son Loren and daughter-in-law Terri visit. We did something a little bit unusual this time. We caught the high speed ferry from Marco Island to Key West. This is the relaxing, fast way to get to Key West. The trip takes about 3 and a half hours. It is an interesting car trip up the keys, but it is very slow.

We made reservations at a bed and breakfast near the ferry station. Key West is famous for its unique, funky bed and breakfasts, among other things. Ours featured very relaxing hammocks.

During our stay, we spent most of the time wandering around town and of course, swinging in the hammocks. Key West is a very scenic, colorful, unusual town, a lot of fun to visit for about 24 hours.

One feature of Key West is the chickens running wild all over town. Visitors think they are charming. Some of the locals are less charmed, but the chickens stay.

Terri points out one of the colorful roosters

Loren, at the wharf

Walking back to our hotel, we spotted a manatee, happily slurping water from the hose. If you look below the water, you will see the shape of this gigantic, gentle animal