I have never been to the Florida Keys. I decided that I would take an opportunity to come down for the long weekend, and celebrate an old friends birthday. I realized a couple things here in the keys: I am not in West Palm Beach anymore. This place is beautiful, very hot, and does not rain as much until a Hurricane comes. The water is clear (little to no seaweed). Also the water is fairly shallow and does not drop off for 50-100 yards around some of the islands. There are a ton of islands, and that 7mile bridge is awesome.
I grew up in FL but never came down as a kid. When I joined the Navy I had an opportunity to be stationed here but turned it down to go to Paris Island (it sounds more tropical, exotic, and beautiful). I should have researched it before I agreed to it. Unfortunately google did not exist back then. Paris Island is in the swamps of South Carolina. It is also where the Marines on the east of the Mississippi go to basic training. Let's just say it is not beautiful, nice, nor paradise. The total opposite and if you are in the military, one of the worst places to live.
So finally I am in the keys. I am with good people, and plan on having a great weekend. Boating, Fishing, Dancing and finding time to get my homework assignments completed. Wish me luck with fitting it all in.
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