Key Largo, Florida

Rainie, along with her sister April and I, had gone snorkelling in Key Largo in 2010, and it was such an enjoyable experience, that we wanted to do it all over again. Early on Friday we drove across the Everglades Parkway (aka Alligator Alley) to Key Largo - the start of the Florida Keys, and about an hour south of Miami. Our friend Jan was meant to join us as well, but sadly she had a death in the family, and had to cancel her flight. Next time Jan!

Beach at John Pennekamp SP - we ate lunch there

Rainie, Trish, April

After a brief stop to pick up some lunch, we headed to the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. The weather was ideal for snorkelling- fine (no clouds) and hot, seas were calm, the wind was 5 MPH easterly, and the sea water temperature was a balmy 27 C/ 81 F. The sun shone through the pristine waters of the Largo sound and brought the fish and coral colours alive. It was a magical day.

April swimming down to touch the Jesus statue 

Heading back to our snorkel boat 

We got back to our hotel around 4.30pm to find that our room had been upgraded to one with an outdoor patio overlooking the pool. The pool looked so inviting that we popped in for a quick dip before showering and walking to a nearby restaurant for dinner. After dinner we had a game of rummikub but we were so tired that we were in bed very early. Next morning it was off to breakfast, then took snaps of some hijinks in this adirondack chair before driving back home. Thanks for a fabulous snorkel escape Rainie and April. I'm ready to do it again...