Friday, April 8, 2011

SUNSHINE KEY, MARCH 3, 2011

 

Dave and Deanna arrived at Dave J’s condo in Key Colony and we went to visit.  It was really windy!

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We stopped and waded at Coco Plum Beach and decided we definitely need to come back here.

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We couldn’t stay long as we had an appointment to tour The Turtle Hospital in Marathon.  The large salt-water pool in the back of the facility is being refurbished, so we got to see all the permanent residents close up in huge pools they have constructed to house them while the work is completed.

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I recommend that everyone who has the opportunity should visit The Turtle Hospital.  This was my third visit there and I learn something new each time—and come away proud that we have this place to help these special creatures.  Garrett and Madison have 3 land tortoises at home in California, so they were thrilled to see and learn about their aquatic cousins.

We ended our special day with homemade pizza for all.

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