Jacqueline’s Jaunts

18 May 2025, Boyd’s Key West Campground, Key West, Florida Jeeps - 5 We went around the corner to Croissants De France for breakfast. What a great place. We have wanted to try this since we arrived. I think it’s a good thing we didn’t. They offer a variety of croissants, including both sweet and savory options, as well as sandwiches and other baked goods. We would have all gained five pounds if we did.  During breakfast, we decided to try a new beach. We returned to our rigs, changed into swimsuits, packed drinks in our cooler, and headed for Higgs Beach. This beach was not as crowded as Fort Zachery. The water was beautiful and warm. There is an African Cemetery on the beach. The photo below explains the history. There are about 8 or 10 small concrete pillars with African sayings and symbols on them. I included three images below. I loved it. It was a beautiful tribute.  While sitting on the beach, I began reading “The Cancer Blog” by Judy Fleagle. The author lives in Florenc...

13 May 2025, The Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory, Key West, Florida Today, we visited the Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory . We parked right across the street. I took a few photos of houses before we went to the Conservatory.  Once inside, you go into a room that gives you some history about butterflies, which is cool. Entering the room with all the butterflies, you have to go through double doors so the butterflies don’t escape. What a beautiful treat. There are flowers blooming and butterflies everywhere. Some of them blend in with the foliage, and you don’t see them until they move. It’s like a giant greenhouse. There are colorful birds, too. Two flamingos also live in the greenhouse, Rhett and Scarlett. They are very vocal. They are comical to watch. The pond has beautiful blue fish. I don’t remember the name. At the end, before you go out, there are windows with live chrysalis. Some butterflies have just hatched and are drying their wings. I loved this a...