Jacqueline’s Jaunts

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...

11 May 2025, Boyd’s Key West Campground, Key West, Florida  Jeeps- 10 This campground has its alarm clock roosters. They are up by 5:00 AM every morning. Chickens in Key West are protected even from feeding. You can be fined! They are everywhere, even in open-air restaurants. They are very comical. Our little black chicken loves our site. She hopped up on our table and sat there for a while. The other day, Ken was petting her. We can tell what time it is in the evening. Around 7:15 PM, she hopped up on our table, then hopped up to the top of the hedge, and walked along the top to the end and got into her roosting place, hiding from the predators.  Barry and I explored the southern part of the island today. We stopped at a farmer’s market in the Higgs Beach area. There was a lot of cool stuff, but we didn’t buy anything.  We wove our way over to the Southernmost Point Buoy . We would have stopped, but the line was about 45 minutes long. We plan on coming back in the eveni...