Loading up our luggage, turning in our keys, and taking our last pictures...
But we had one last stop to make at Key Largo, on the way out. A stop that I was especially excited about. Because we were going to see...
The African Queen! :)
Yes, the original boat from the film starring Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn can be found at the Holiday Inn Marina in Key Largo.
{You can supposedly even book reservations to ride it. But by the looks of the sign and the boat itself, I don't think the poor little thing gets many interested parties. :) }
This is my oh-my-goodness-Humphrey-Bogart-and-Katharine-Hepburn-rode-in-this-boat-but-I'm-feeling-a-little-anxious-about-being-so-close-to-the-edge-of-the-dock nervous smile.
Anyway, as a classic movie fanatic, it was a very exciting moment for me. :)
Here is the sign when you leave the Keys.
Back to reality.
My dad drove us all the way home that day. Somewhere around 17 hours? It was a lot of riding. We stopped a few times for fuel and to eat (my first- that I really remember- experience with a Steak'n'Shake. The mint milkshake was good). We got home around 2:00 a.m.
Mom took some candid photos on the drive home...
Me, feeling camera shy. Showing off my single wrist warmer.
{Not making an obscene gesture as it may appear at first glance.}
So...that's it for vacation posts! We really did have a wonderful week in the Florida Keys. I'm so thankful that we were able to go back. I can't believe we've been back for over a month! If you ever get the urge to visit a quirky, tropical place without leaving the US, go to the Keys. :)
Previous posts: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Days 4 and 5-1, Day 5-2, Day 6-1, Day 6-2.
Until next time,

I would've loved to see the African Queen! I love that movie :) By the way, great job on you wrist warmers!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you had a good vacation! Your pictures are beautiful, and I LOVE your wrist warmers!:)
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