During our two day trip to Key West, we signed
on for an Island Adventure excursion provided by one of the many tour companies
on the island. Our small group was taken by boat through Key West’s lake
passage, with stops for snorkeling, kayaking, and paddle boarding along the way.
Our captain and co-captain entertained us
with local lore and made sure everyone saw the dolphins who decided to swing
alongside the boat with us for a spell. We were provided plenty of refreshment,
starting with pastries, juice, and fruit in the morning, buffet sandwiches and
salads for lunch, and beverages including bottled water, champagne, beer, and
wine, and finally homemade chocolate chip cookies for dessert.
The blue, green, and turquoise offshore
waters were so beautiful, and the perfect temperature, so comfortable I could
have stayed in for hours. During our snorkeling stop, I had fun swimming after schools
of fish as they darted to and fro in the shallow waters of the sandbar we anchored
next to. Later, our co-captain led a group of us in kayaks to a dense stand of
mangroves where she pointed out various flora and fauna.
I hated for the day to be over. It was
one of the most relaxed and pleasant outings I can remember being on in a long time.
