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Saturday, April 9, 2016

Jewfish Basin & Boca Grande Key

I've come to the assumption that there can't possibly be any place on earth quite as peaceful as a remote sand bar in the middle of the Caribbean Sea.  Or at least that's my conclusion.  Until I start thinking about sharks, and sunburns, and that moment when I'm 'over it' and ready to go home.  

But .... who needs all that cruise-shippy imagery anyway?  What we Key Westers have is even better!  We may not venture into the deepest of the big ol' 'blue', but we can still find a piece of heaven and a few hours of straight-up serenity just a short boat ride from the back door.  And that's what it's all about!

So, here's one of my favorites - Jewfish Basin and 100% pure heaven on earth.

This is Orange Blossom, our beloved Seafox of 4 years or so.  We just sold her for a pending upgrade, but she was perfect for these shallow waters.  We're at about 4 feet of water here .... look at the clarity!




Here is my son collecting random bits of this and that.  I swear his boogie board is floating - on water, not air!

We were a couple of miles out from shore at this spot.  You can see the little sand bar growing as the water recedes.

Don't hate, but this is pretty much how we roll.  That's my awesome father-in-law who monopolized all the noodles, and who was in absolutely no rush what-so-ever to leave the Basin!  Adore that man.

Boca Grande Key as another favorite, abeit far more popular on a hot, steamy day.  The largest of the Mule Keys and less than ten miles from Key West, Boca Grande encompasses 183 acres of protected marine wilderness.  The Key West National Wildlife Refuge claims papa bear status here, as this little treasure is rampant with nature's wonders.  

Hunting for sand crabs
Can you tell he's listening to every word I'm saying? 
 
We totally planted gold dubloons along our path.  Arggh!! 



Boca Grande Key
Photo courtesy of www.adventurewatersportcharters.com

I know, I know.  We're just so spoiled, aren't we?  (wink, wink!)


Friday, April 8, 2016

Key West Summer Camps 2016




It's that timmmme of the year again!!  We {{heart!!}} our summer camps here on the rock, and you'll find a list of our favorites below.  Don't hesitate - they fill quickly!  I'll add on as I hear of new ones ... and please, let me know if I've missed any!

NOTEClick on the camp for direct web links/info/registration.

Water, Water:
 



Land & Nature:


Art & Music:




Sports & Athletics:





Tech/STEM:


General Fun:
  •  Southernmost Boys & Girls Club (Ages 5-18).  Call (508) 296-2258 for information.
Please let me know if you hear of any others!  :)