14 May 2025, Key West Downtown
We took the Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour today. It was a lot of fun. Jan accompanied us because Ken was experiencing a slide issue on their rig. We like to take the trolley when we travel because it provides a comprehensive tour and a wealth of information.
Once finished, Jan and I bought some Key West sponges at a shop by the trolley. These are supposed to be the best. There was an informational sign that said people use them to sponge off their horses. We walked through an area with outdoor kiosks filled with touristy items. I bought a flour sack towel.
Jan texted Ken to see if he was done and to tell him to meet us at Salty Frog’s for a drink and a quick bite to eat. I ordered Frog Legs, and they were yummy! Ken and Jan took off for somewhere else, and Barry and I headed to The Little White House. This is where Harry S. Truman often stayed during his presidency. It was a great tour. The gentleman who led our tour is very knowledgeable and has written a book. I bought the book, a Christmas ornament, a bookmark, and a candle holder at the gift shop.
From here, we drove over to Fort Zachery again. We wanted to see the U.S. Coast Guard ship, USCGC Ingham, docked there. Unfortunately, we got there after they closed, so we didn’t get to tour it.
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The building behind the trees was
Jimmy Buffett's recording studio |
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| Lowest mileage marker in the U.S. |
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Key West sponges are some of the best
on the market. Creepy-looking sponge guy |
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| Beautiful Hibiscus all over the island |
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| Great Bar |
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| Inside Salty Frog's |
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| Fun Times! |
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| Yummy Frog Legs. My Mom would have loved these. |
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| These trees are so cool |
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| I love this |
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| We need Truman today |
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| Poker table |
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| A shell as a trashcan |
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| Another poker table |
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I bought one of these in the gift shop
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| Truman's staff in their Key West shirts |
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| Red Ginger plant |
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This is now Mallory Square
Shopping Center |
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| U.S. Coast Guard Ship USCGS Ingham |
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