After our first ShakeDown trip and having some of the things fixed, we thought it would be a good idea to do another little trip to test the
TeePee before we take it on a "big" trip to Tallahassee in a few weeks.
We decided to head south and visit friends in Key Largo. The first campground we tried to get a spot in (John Pennekamp) wasn't able to accommodate the
TeePee so we found another spot that was a little closer to Bob & Toby.
We had a great drive from Jupiter to Key Largo!
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| Welcome to the Keys! |
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| Beautiful water (bayside)! |
Even the drive on the two-lane Overseas Highway in the Keys was good.
It was quite an adventure when we reached the RipTide. The entrance was just barely the width of the
TeePee, and there was truck parked about 6 inches in the driveway.
Frank did an awesome job getting the
TeePee into the grounds. The next adventure was parking. The drive was very narrow and rather than the usual 3 point turn to back into a space, we got it done in about 25 turns.
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| This picture was taken after the camper next to us left. |
We knew the park was "Keysee", but guess we didn't realize how "colorful" it was!!
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Click to enlarge the picture. You'll note the outdoor laundry facilities, microwave, etc.
But the decor is authentic Keys - lifejackets, bouys, and crab traps! :o) |
We got things set up and since we were in the Keys, it didn't matter what the time on the watch said, it was "5 O'clock somewhere".
We spent Sunday morning taking care of a few things around the TeePee and walked down to the beach area.
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| "Church" |
We've had great fun with the Schuberts and the next day, the Nearys arrived! Everyone met up at the
TeePee for cocktails. (Unfortunately, it was too hot to sit outside, but we were all comfortable inside.)
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| Toby, Barbara, Bob, Frank and Don |
On Monday, it was fishing for Bob and Frank with Bob's nephew, John. No luck, but it was a pretty day to be on the water. Meanwhile, Barb, Toby and I played tourists.
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| At the Pink Juntique |
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| At the Rain Barrel - little shops with trinkets, treasures and artwork. |
That evening, we planned to head to Islamorada for sunset cocktails and dinner at Kaiyo. We all met at the Schubert's for a pre-cocktail cocktail.
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| Don, Toby, Bob, Leann & Barbara |
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| Frank and Barbara |
Toby recommended the perfect spot to see the sunset - Pierre's in Islamorada.
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| Really, this is what the Keys are all about! |
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| Not the best picture, but had all our people and what was left of the sunset. :o) |
We are learning a lot about the various types of RV campgrounds/parks/resorts. While this one had a pretty beach area, dock, etc., not sure we'll be back. But we've learned more questions to ask when we are making reservations. :o)
It was a great few days in the Keys and we enjoyed spending time with the Schuberts and Nearys!
