Heading out of Miami and onto the Keys and the first stretch of water has you picking up your camera and marveling at the beautiful color of the ocean.

It also has you wishing that for a brief while you had a boat.

Driving across this bridge reminds me that we are not far from our first stop Long Key State  Park.  You may remember some of the sunset images I have taken have been from the other side of this bridge with the power pylons in the image.

Arriving at Long Key State Park and this bench will be one of my viewing spots for the days ahead.

On of the fun sports to watch and photograph is kite surfing.  I love it when the surfer jumps out of the water and into the sky.  It is pure art at the whim of the wind.

Of course another option is to head out into the ocean and find a small island spot where you can anchor your part and play in the water.

Heading further down the Keys we often stop at Curry Hammock State Park.  It is smaller and there are some nice kayaking routes.  Added to that there are some trees to sit under in the very hot weather.

Or alternatively you could just do what this group is doing and head out into the ocean.

One of my favorite activities is to bird watch and watching the magnificent Osprey go fishing is always such a pleasure.

Not really my thing but people do love to stand in the gorgeous ocean and fish 🙂

Heading further south and you will find the stunning Bahia Honda State Park.  For those folk not into camping, they actually a few cottages in the park.  You are able to climb to the top level of the bridge and see the view.

And this is just one of the gorgeous views that you can see.

And yes, we have kayaked out to this island.  It is covered in coral and unless you have shoes on you are not walking comfortable on it.

Bahia Honda State Park also has a beautiful swimming beach.  I say swimming but honestly it is more like wallowing in ankle deep water.  You really have to walk a way out to get it waist deep.

Final stretch to go and we are down in Key West and I always love heading down there.  There is so much to do and see in Key West.  Aside from the city you have all the beaches to go to and all the activities you can take part in.

Activities like Paragliding.

Or swimming with the sharks.  Just kidding!!!  We noticed a young girl walking along the edge of the pier and peering over. We were wondering what she was doing. We headed out of the water in time to see this shark swimming right where we had been swimming in the water. Kind of freaky to be honest.

Last but not least, end off your day with a sunset cruise.  They are such fun and we have now done three of theme.  A snorkeling cruise, and 2 sunset cruises.  Beer, wine and snacks to keep you busy as you sail around until sunset.

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