We started the day with a breakfast at the Holiday Inn in Florida City. Then, we hopped on the bus and began our journey to the Keys. We arrived at the John Pennekamp State Park and learned how to snorkel off the beach. After snorkeling practice, we changed into fresh clothes and went to Robbie's, where we fed the gigantic tarpon with smaller fish. We also got to see tons of jealous pelicans just waiting for fish and little shops with local gift items. We got back on the road and during our drive, we ate our lunch on the way to the Turtle Hospital. At the hospital, we received a very informative tour about the 67 patients being treated at the hospital! We learned that the 3 main reasons that turtles are brought to the hospital are
1. marine debris
2. pollution
3. boat strike
We also learned about the 5 types of sea turtles found in Florida, which are green, loggerheads, hawksbill, leatherback, and Kemp's Ridleys. We met a green sea turtle named Bubble-Butt who was hit by a boat, creating a large bubble on his shell. We saw baby turtles, old turtles, and even a turtle in surgery. After our great tour, we hopped back on the bus to go to Key West. When we arrived, we went shopping along Duval Street. We even stood at the
southernmost point of the United States! Then, we walked a couple blocks over to Mallory Square, where we watched some entertaining street performers as the sun set. For dinner we went to Red Fish, Blue Fish. We finished off the great day at the Fairfield Inn.
(Meredith and Sophia)
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