Today was my day for a trip to the Dry Tortugas. I have been looking forward to this since I booked it in April. I got up at 6 am and was on the road before the sun came up. It was a beautiful quiet out! I took the long way round to the docks at Grinnell Street.
Just me and the homeless men were out. One man was fishing paper out of the trash can to blow his nose. I gave him about 5 wet wipes out of my bag and went on my way. I guess if you have to be homeless, Key West is a good a place as any.
The view on Duval Street just before dawn.
I made the ferry dock in plenty of time. I got some coffee, a seat in the corner and chilled out for the 2 hour ride to Dry Tortugas. I pulled out my book, The Wife's Tale and settled in. Cool Pa was going to just hang back today and enjoy is own day.
This is the view from Dry Tortugas
It was just heaven
I went out snorkeling and stayed out about 90 minutes. It was very relaxing. You develop a very rhythmic breathing after a while. You find the kick style that works for you and you just drift. It wasn't so much that I saw amazing sea life or coral, it was just me alone, quiet, thankful, sun kissed, adrift
This is an aerial photo I found online. I snorkeled from the beach on the bottom around the three sides of the fort to the beach at the top. All the rest of the beach photos are ones I took myself.
I wish I had pictures of Cool Pa to add to this post, but he was not inclined for such an adventure. He was going to see Key West on his terms today. Letting the streets take him where they will. But there in lies our beauty, Cool Pa and I aren't one, we are two. We are part of the new movement of LAT's, Living Apart Together, look it up. I do what appeals to me and he does the same if he has other interests. I am more adventurous and like to do nature things. In reality, I get more out of these times when I am alone. One sees a place on their own terms, their own time table. One follows their soul, not the path of another.
After time in the sun I spent a bit of time in the fort. After nature, I love to explore and learn.
I hope he has a good time walking the streets, I know I have LOVED the way I spent my day.
It is as if I have woke up in Key West. Like the last year is finally over and a new one has begun.
After snorkeling, I hiked out away from the crowds and set up under a little bush. This was my view to the right
My View Ahead
My View to the Left
I had one ear bud in, listening to some wonderful music. It was a moment embedded on my soul. I would love to come back here and camp for at least one nigh. ANY TAKERS?
A quick selfie before I got back on ship....
I could go on and on about this day. I would list it as one of the top 10 days in my life. Me and myself met and we had a long talk!
Turns our Cool Pa went walking and shopping. He talked with some people in some stores, got some great tacos, a cold margarita and a little time to his self. He bought me some nice gifts, one he is saving for my birthday. The time apart made us glad to see one another. We went out to the little pool and talked to each other, shared our happiness and days events. All in all, it was a keeper!
We send our LOVE
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