I figured that as part of seeing the entire 49-state expanse of the
U.S., I shouldn't pass-up a chance to go to Key West. Tubby tried
to discourage the idea given the 160 mile detour (each way) from Miami
along the Florida Keys, but I was not deterred.
Some signs are just in friendly places, others involve
hopping more traffic than I'm prepared for.
One of the Kapok trees, a lofty thing of up to 130
feet and known for his long, horizontal branches.
The is the southern-most shore of the southernmost
point of the [continental] U.S.
In the city proud of its conch shells, I would be fowl had I not
been photographed upon one.
Ernest Hemingway's home (not his only one, but he did spend a number
of years in this ol' Key.)
As cited in several places, Key West claims to be home of sunsets.
See? We must be home.