Dee's excellent RV adventure

[OutandAbout]

Dee, what an extraordinary first long trip. Keep the pics coming.

Just a thought on the insect repellant. If you are staying in one spot for any length of time, the clip on type of repellant would work very well. There is no chemical that gets on you, or others. As long as you are stationery, it will work. The clips don't work if you are moving around. Just a thought for next time.

Linda

[DeeRV]

Will post pics in sections so not so overwhelming...

Interesting Sights along the way

Who knew there was a giant sombrero along I-95


And at least 2 Camping Worlds


So this is how you drive an RV and bring your kayak along


And this is how you transport your motorcycle...


and your horse!


and this pic....well....just very interesting especially with the license plate that read U-DA-VAN


Please don't worry about me taking the shots while on the road. I basically just "shot" without looking at the viewfinder or screen, just hoping that I got the pic. As you can imagine, I was successful only a small amount of the time.

[Bethers]

I like the name on the spare tire cover even better than the license plate. And I've taken some great shots out the window. We don't talk (or share) the many that didn't turn out great - as yep, just point and shoot and hope it turns out.

[DeeRV]

Key Largo Kampground and Marina

There are beautiful marina sites available here with tiki huts at water's edge but most, if not all, are in full sun. Since I was traveling with the cats, I requested a shady site. It is mainly a condo association type campground with permanent trailers at the sites.

[DeeRV]

John Pennekamp State Park and snorkel pics

[DeeRV]

That's all folks!!!!!

[carold]

Great pics, Dee. We love the Keys and try to go as often as possible. It did help to live in FL for most of our lives carold

[Irmi]

Those are great pictures, Dee! Thanks for sharing!

[Queen]

Love all the Sergeant Majors and turtle pics!!!

[AlmostThere]

My first open water snorkeling was at John Pennekamp SP. Within minutes of being in the water I had a barracuda just off my shoulder. Scared me and I ended up sucking in water thru my snorkel! We took a boat offshore to the reefs.

[JoanE]

When you get to the GTG in LIW, I'll give you directions to get south of Washington DC without having to go through or around it. It makes for a much more pleasant drive.

Could you post your directions here? I purposely take I-81 when traveling north to avoid DC.

[Rufflesgurl]

Great pix Dee - thanks for sharing.

Linda

[DeeRV]

update on "sweet" Caroline, whale #300

http://miami.cbslocal.com/2011/08/19/stranded-pilot-whale-still-rehabbing-in-key-largo/

[JoanE]

Dee,

Loved your photos. That contraption for carrying the kayak interests me. One I found similar had a winch, etc This one looks simpler.

Joan

[cpatinjones]

Now, that was a great trip! Looking forward to more pics, too!