Official bird of Key West

Key West has a four day ChickenFest in June! They are everywhere. Nana and Nandad bike down to the Truman Waterfront which is a 44 acre former Truman Annex Naval Station and according to The Waterway Guide was auctioned in 1986 for 17 million - looks like they are still developing here. The Florida Keys Eco Discovery  Center is here but due to Covid restrictions, it is currently closed. A great Cuban feel with arts, crafts, food, and clothing stalls with everybody wearing their masks. The picture is of one of the adorable houses we passed along the way.

A bike ride all through the Little White House Annex area is very peaceful and pretty. Mallory Square of course is the fun spot and provides street entertainment at it best for sunset - we might participate tomorrow. The noise and crowd factor was a little overwhelming, so glad to have our bikes and we return to NH for a quieter Sunset - despite the flow of traffic along U.S. Highway 1 North Roosevelt Boulevard. Also very grateful for air conditioning. Nana was able to Zoom Franklin book club and enjoyed chatting and connecting - albeit virtually - with the group. Amazing really that we can connect with NC, Delaware, FL, and MA. 

Friday morning during Nana’s walk she can across marketing at its best.

Key West is approximately four miles long and about two miles wide at its widest. The Island is only eight square miles. The Lower  Keys are a stretch of about 30 islands with multiple national parks. Water is everywhere. The picture below shows how close the water and mangroves are.