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| Sunrise Clouds over Key West ©Mary Montague Sikes |
Last week, we spent a few days in Key West FL which seemed a fitting way to finish up the month of August and bring about the end of summer. There is something poetic about traveling by air along the coast of Florida and then over water along the Keys. So much is visible from the skies, and, of course, I have long been fascinated by the magnificent views of clouds from the window of a plane.
Several years ago, we flew into Miami, then rented a car to drive along the Overseas Highway to Key West. What a fabulous journey that was. Along the way, we enjoyed a magical, tropical passage. The flight from Miami to Key West is much faster--only a few minutes.
Both the highway and the air provide unforgettable memories for reaching the southernmost point of the continental USA. For the traveler with only a few days, air travel is best. But for those with time to spare, the
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| Key West near Sunset Point ©Mary Montague Sikes |
Overseas Highway is an unique experience.
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| Leaving Miami ©Mary Montague Sikes |
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| Approaching Key West ©Mary Montague Sikes |
