It was time to take a road trip from Cape Coral to Key Largo to visit a friend. It’s about a 3+ hour ride which takes you down Alligator Alley. Alligator Alley is the long east-west section of Interstate 75 shown crossing the Everglades.
When we got to the end of Alligator Alley and headed south down route 91 (shown as route 1 in the picture above) we drove past this 450′ tall guitar.
When we arrived in Tavernier in the FL Keys we stayed at an inn on the canal.
View looking East down canal 
View looking West down canal 
Beautiful Canal Homes 
Boats & Bars
As we explored a bit we came about The Mar Bar. A small tiki bar along the canal. Just in time for an IPA.
Spin claiming his seat early 
The Mar Bar 
The preferred method of transportation to The Mar Bar 
Enjoying a beverage or two 
Fun local couple we met at the tiki bar
We were not done yet… time to seek out the next watering hole.
Spin lost in the palms 
They had better beer here 
Fun place to dock your boat 
Bar overlooks the marina out back 
fun place
The next morning it was time to drive up-island to the Ocean Reef Club on Key Largo. When you are driving to the FL Keys, there are two roads that cross over from mainland Florida. The first is Route 1 and the second is Old Dixie Highway.
If you take Old Dixie Highway you must turn left and follow an empty road that terminates at the entrance gate to to the Ocean Reef Club.
You must be on a list of expected guests of an Ocean Reef member. They will ask for drivers licenses of all those in the vehicle and scan them as well. It’s novel to see a security gate that actually questions those who enter.
Check out that tree 
Mike used for scale
I was interested in visiting the marina incase I wanted to visit by boat.
Beautiful day to walk the marina 
Nice Docks 
Wide Slips 
Sport fishing boats 
Tall Climb up the Towe 
Mirror Finish 
Wee Bit Breezy 
Enclosed Flybridge and Gone With the Wind stairs down to swim platform
Next we made a quick stop at the onsite airport. Just in time to catch a private jet coming in for a landing.
We took a stroll through the village to see all the interesting shops.
leisurely stroll 
Put a bow on it…I’ll take it. 
Mr. & Mrs. Claus 
Feels like home
I was having so much fun I had not realized it was time for us to go.
I look forward to my next time with these two.
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