Tampa to Key West
The first part of the journey was to get to Key West. Thanks to Ian GSPD I was going to
stay, free of charge, with his sister and her family. In true Greg Pink fashion it started
to rain in the Everglades. Rain in the Everglades in summer is almost as prevalent as the
mosquitos. Just in case I felt like doing another National Park Quest, I stopped in Big
Cypress for a stamp (been there, done that). Besides, the mosquitos were looking underfed.
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Libraries are a wealth of local information and a necessary stop on my
trips. Hey, maybe we could start the National Library Quest. The one in Key West is the
oldest in this part of the southern U.S., which is hard to believe. The librarian told me
that all the sewers in Key West are being replaced. This town doesn't do anything halfway.
On the good side, the work is being done during the summer (non-tourist) months. Duval
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| I stopped for the obligatory picture at the southern most point. One of
the recently elected councilpersons lives right across from this tourist stop. Her main
cause in life is to keep the tourists away from this spot and her home. So, she introduces
all kinds of legislation aimed at accomplishing this. I'm sure her constituents appreciate
her zeal, unfocused as it may be. |
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At Mark and Heidi's pad I was amazed at how beautiful their house was. Mark is a
contractor and has been refurbishing this typical Key West bungalow. It sure is nice to be
so poor and have such rich friends. They take pity on my monetary plight and I end up
staying in wonderful places like this for free. On top of that, they feed you!
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