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    Wanderlust Wednesday: Driving to the Florida Keys

    January 9, 2013 by Jenn 15 Comments

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    The nearest Walmart to me is about 15 miles away in Florida City. For those not familiar with Miami, Florida City is all the way down south - it's the last neighborhood in Miami before you start driving to the Florida Keys.

    Le'ts put it this way: we always gas up in Florida City before we drive to Key West.

    Each time I go shopping at the Walmart Super Center, I see the signs to get off the Florida Turnpike at the exit for Walmart in Florida City, or to get off on the last exit, where the Turnpike ends on US1 and begins the route to Key West.

    driving to the florida keys

    Every single time I make that trip to Walmart, I feel invisible forces steering my car left towards the exit to US1...it's like my car is telling me that I should be driving to the Florida Keys or something!

    It doesn't help matters any that the last time I was in Key West, I went with my husband and his parents and we only spent one night. That was almost a year ago, so we are definitely due for another trip!

    driving to the florida keys southernmost point of key west

    My girlfriends and I used to take a trip down there with our significant others a few times a year and I miss that so much! Our last group trip to the Keys was in late 2010, so it has been over two years. That is way too long!

    If you live in Florida, have you ever thought about driving to the Florida Keys on the spur of the moment?

    If you do, I highly recommend stopping by Robbie's Tarpon Feeding on mile marker 88 - for about $2.50, you can take a walk on their pier and feed the biggest tarpon you've ever seen!

    driving to the florida keys robbies tarpon feeding mm 88

    Just watch your fingers, because they do bite!

    Can you see why I've been dying to take that left and start driving to the Florida Keys ? As much as I love Walmart, it's just not a tropical paradise...

    Key West Florida

    Is there somewhere that you've been dying to visit?

    Join myself and Stefani of Mommy Musings each week as we share our favorite vacation spots – and all of the places that we dream of exploring one day. We call it Wanderlust Wednesday. Join in and hop around!



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    About Jenn

    Jenn, AKA "The Rebel Chick," is a 40-something Gen Xer who strives to help her readers live their best lives possible. Whether it be through sharing new recipes, sharing her dating stories, or encouraging people to embrace adventure and travel, she aims to inspire people to live full, happy and authentic lives.

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    1. Donna

      January 09, 2013 at 9:30 am

      I live vicariously through your travels... since I rarely travel. 🙂

    2. Megan

      January 09, 2013 at 12:41 pm

      Next time take me! I want to go!

    3. Mellisa

      January 09, 2013 at 1:17 pm

      What an awesome trip!!! I can't believe that you got your hand near that fish, it's HUGE!!

    4. Jennifer

      January 09, 2013 at 1:54 pm

      I love your pictures. Looks like a fun trip you two had

    5. Maryann

      January 09, 2013 at 2:18 pm

      that is one place I have wanted to visit for a long time.

    6. Penelope (NYC Blogger)

      January 09, 2013 at 3:02 pm

      I'd love to go, and look at those pics!

    7. Anne - Mommy Has to Work

      January 09, 2013 at 3:39 pm

      Robbie's is awesome! We used to stop there with my stepsons!!

    8. Stefani

      January 09, 2013 at 4:02 pm

      Awesome pictures... I wish I was in Florida!

    9. Tammilee Tillison

      January 09, 2013 at 4:21 pm

      Key West is one of our favorite cities! We always visit the Cracker Barrel near Walmart on our way to Key West.

    10. Rachel

      January 09, 2013 at 4:38 pm

      Very pretty! Oh how I miss Florida. I do not get to visit much anymore now that we live in California. 🙁

    11. Colleen

      January 09, 2013 at 7:11 pm

      The keys are one place here I haven't been but I would love to visit.

    12. Lisa

      January 09, 2013 at 8:09 pm

      Awesome pictures. I'm loving them.

    13. Robin Gagnon {Mom Foodie}

      January 09, 2013 at 11:14 pm

      Most anywhere would be good at this point. I've been on lock down for too damn long.

    14. Robin (Masshole Mommy)

      January 10, 2013 at 6:33 am

      Dang. I was just thinking about the fact that we're getting a heat wave here in MA this week. It's going to be a high of 47 degrees today.....I am uber jealous of you right now.

    15. Dave

      January 18, 2013 at 5:32 pm

      Reading this makes me want to drive to the Keys right now! 🙂

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