Kokomo

Yet another perfect weather day with a nice breeze. Jeff had hoped to go up in an ultralight, but too much wind, so we rested all morning and enjoyed watching the water and swaying palms. Finally got ready to explore and stopped for shopping at a terrific outlet with a great selection of sandals and beachwear. Then we headed to the action in downtown Key West.

First stop was the southernmost point of the continental US just 90 miles from Cuba. Then a stop in front of the Customs House with a huge statue by J. Seward Johnson who created the Sculpture Garden in Hamilton, (next to Trenton) NJ, and a place we enjoyed visiting before moving south. Next was a visit to Harry S. Truman's Little White House. On the naval base this house and grounds were set up for Truman's vacations and since has had many Presidents visit as well as hosting important diplomatic summit meetings. So interesting to see the 50's style furnishings and learn about all the history. I met a giant fig tree with its interesting "flat" roots. On to the Ernest Hemingway House and lots of information about the author and his exciting life. Got to see a few of the six toed cats and really enjoyed our quirky guide, Bob from Boston.

We did the "Duval Crawl" walking and shopping our way back to Mallory Square in time to see the sun dip into the ocean to the laughter and applause of the crowd. Then the entertainers began and it is a lively place. We chose to eat a good fish dinner at a restaurant on the historic wharf and then returned to the campground for the night.