08-January-2024 Key West

I never knew that there were so many roosters in Key West!

Apparently back in the mid-1800s many Cubans immigrated to Florida bringing with them hens (for their prized eggs) and roosters because the native Cuban cocks were aggressive and used in cockfighting. Yucky "sport" in my opinion!

Nowadays you awake to the sound of cock-a-doodle-dooing and roosters roam freely throughout the streets and shops. It's hilarious!

Today was my final day in Key West and it was a low-key day. Checked out of my hotel in the morning and walked along the waterfront to Duval Street. Walked the length of Duval Street down to the southernmost point in the United States – mile 0 of US Route 1. Enjoyed a lunch of conch fritters at the southernmost point and logged lots of miles walking all about.

In the late afternoon I went into a coffee shop and had an iced cappuccino and decided to enjoy it on the front porch with a book. Not long after a rooster came by to say hello. Too funny.

Ended the day with a 2.5 hour drive north to Homestead Florida, making a quick pitstop in Isla Morada to see the giant tarpon (fish). Wow are they big!