April in Key West (by Jim)

Paula had never been to Key West and I haven't been in at least 20 years. So we decided to drive the car down from Sanford for a four day vacation at a bed and breakfast. Well, actually my youngest daughter, Darcey, was getting married down there, too. (LOL) Darcey and a very nice young man, Mike Varn, tied the knot on April 27th. The wedding was very nicely done and a good time was had by all!! They make a beautiful couple and we wish them the best that life has to offer!

While there for the festivities we also went to the butterfly zoo? (what do you call a place that raises and displays butterflies?) We also went to Mel Fisher's Treasure Museum and looked at some of the treasure and things recovered from the Spanish treasure ships.

Evenings were a real treat with beautiful sunsets, nice cool sea breezes and a lot of really great people. Not to mention some really good adult beverages!

Paula and I learn about "Rum Runners" on Sunset Pier

Here's why people go to Key West!

Mike and Darcey saying their vows

Paula with one of the hundreds of butterflies.  Of course landed on her and snuggled up to her neck!

Mike and Darcey having a good time!!!!!

The southern most point in the continental US

Chickens run all over Key West.

Paula finally found the end of US 1!!

Disney Magic (it happened to be in port and had our friends Paul and Laurie Kimbrough on it!)

There were entertainers all over the pier this one had trained house cats! This cat kept breaking out of his cage and trying to let the others out!