One of the things I loved most about The Florida Keys is that it's not home to a million chain restaurants. In fact, you're hard pressed to find one. You know what this means, right? It means that real food is everywhere. It means that there are people who pour their heart and souls in to serving you a good meal every single day. It means that the menu is determined by the catch of the day and not the head office thousands of miles away. It means that good food stretches from Key Largo to Key …
The Turtle Hospital
Have you ever seen a sea turtle out in it's natural environment? Not on a TV monitor or movie screen, but in the ocean? As a scuba diver and snorkeler I often say that being under the water is the closest you'll get to God (or whatever higher being you believe in) on earth. If you're lucky enough to see a sea turtle swim by ever so gracefully, you'll know what I mean. They're truly breathtaking. When we were planning our trip to the Florida Keys, we knew we had to visit The Turtle Hospital in …
The Florida Keys
Hmmmmmm. What do you need to know about the Florida Keys? Well, how about it's composed of characters, of which you play a starring role. Young, old, gay, straight, conservative, liberal, American, Canadian, European, the Florida Keys attracts them all. And I don't know if it's the warm breezes, the salty air or the attitude of the latitude, but they all get along in perfect harmony. It's roaming roosters, tall libations and seafood so fresh, it practically flops on your plate. It's cool too, …
