There is one way in and out of Key West- overseas highway US 1. It is a strange sensation driving along a road where straight ahead of you there is nothing but endless miles of more road but either side you are surrounded by endless miles of ocean.
While it is an easy drive from Key West to Key Largo there are also plenty of places where you can stop and explore, stretch your legs and just take in the views.
We stopped at Marathon to refuel ourselves and the Jeep and then we also stopped at the Old 7 Mile Bridge. The old bridge is what remains of a rail and car causeway that was ultimately destroyed by hurricanes. The new bridge runs parallel to it. It made for some good photos and also a reminder of the power of nature.
I must mention that the Keys were hammered by Hurricane Irma last year and the destruction is still very evident in parts along the US 1. Many businesses are still closed for repair, much of the vegetation along the roads has been destroyed - it clearly hit them hard. It is interesting seeing road signs we would never see in the UK such as Hurricane Shelters and Evacuation Routes.
Our next stop was Key Largo for 2 nights and our first experience of an AirBnB.
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