Friday, March 29, 2013

Another trip to John Pennekamp State Park!

We are back from another lovely trip to Key Largo and also spent a fair amount of time in Islamorada. Here are a few of the snapshots from the trip.

John Pennekamp state park has lots to do for families - several beaches, a boat ramp, snorkeling, glass bottom boat, aquarium and walking trails. Definitely bring the bikes and beware that if you are tenting it the ground is mostly rock, so be sure to bring some strong L-shaped aluminum tent stakes.  We had quite a time setting up the PahaQue tent but it was so worth it!

Also note that these are not very private sites and there are no fire pit rings in the sites. If you want to have a fire at night you must bring your own fire pit or otherwise you can light some wood in the raised grills at each site. Sundowners is a great restaurant in Key Largo but our favorite restaurants are in Islamorada which is about a 25 to 30 minute drive. We love Lorelei for the fun and low key atmosphere and Morada Bay as a nice dinner - we had my mom's birthday dinner there.

Cheers!
Dawn


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John Pennekamp State Park, Key Largo
John Pennekamp State Park, Key Largo
John Pennekamp State Park, Key Largo
John Pennekamp State Park, Key Largo
Sundowners, Key Largo
Sundowners, Key Largo
Mom and Dad at Sundowners, Key Largo
Mom and Dad at Sundowners, Key Largo
Tarpon at Sundowners, Key Largo
Tarpon at Sundowners, Key Largo
Feeding the pelicans at Sundowners, Key Largo
Feeding the pelicans at Sundowners, Key Largo
Sundowners, Key Largo
Sundowners, Key Largo
Feeding the Pelicans at Sundowners, Key Largo
Feeding the Pelicans at Sundowners, Key Largo
Tired baby at Sundowners, Key Largo
Tired baby at Sundowners, Key Largo
Vegan Mushroom Skewers and Rosemary Potatoes, Sundowners, Key Largo
Vegan Mushroom Skewers and Rosemary Potatoes, Sundowners, Key Largo
Sundowners, Key Largo
Sundowners, Key Largo
Family at Sundowners, Key Largo
Family at Sundowners, Key Largo
A Wedding at Loralei, Islamorada
A Wedding at Lorelei, Islamorada
Loralei, Islamorada
Lorelei, Islamorada
Dawn and Justine at Loralei, Islamorada
Dawn and Justine at Lorelei, Islamorada
Loralei, Islamorada
Lorelei, Islamorada
Morada Bay, Islamorada
Morada Bay, Islamorada
Avocado Salad Morada Bay, Islamorada
Avocado Salad Morada Bay, Islamorada
Kerry and Chris at Morada Bay, Islamorada
Kerry and Chris at Morada Bay, Islamorada
Morada Bay, Islamorada
Morada Bay, Islamorada
Morada Bay, Islamorada
Morada Bay, Islamorada
Morada Bay, Islamorada
Morada Bay, Islamorada
Dad at Morada Bay, Islamorada
Dad at Morada Bay, Islamorada
Sadly, this was one of the last photos I took of my dad. He recently passed away on May 7, 2013.
You can read the story here at my food blog http://www.floridacoastalcooking.com/2013/05/my-dad.html
Theater of the Sea, Islamorada
Theater of the Sea, Islamorada
Theater of the Sea, Islamorada
Theater of the Sea, Islamorada
Beach outside Outdoor World, Islamorada
Beach outside Outdoor World, Islamorada
Beach outside Outdoor World, Islamorada
Beach outside Outdoor World, Islamorada
Beach outside Outdoor World, Islamorada
Beach outside Outdoor World, Islamorada
Beach outside Outdoor World, Islamorada
Beach outside Outdoor World, Islamorada