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It's been awhile since posting, so I figured that I'd post some pics of today's "mini trip". I couldn't stand not hiking or camping because of work and the heat, so I headed south today. The trip from my house to Long Key Campground is about a 2 hour drive. I heard that the camping spots got pretty beat up from surge and wind during Tropical Storm Fay, so I wanted to do a little recon for the soon approaching cooler months. As today was going to be a tailgater, I packed light:
Upon arrival, the park ranger told me that all of the camping spots were closed for repair and should reopen on the 22nd. The following picture shows the view of the only shady picnic spot that I could find, as I couldn't even hike in to the camping area. As you can see, the area is piled high with sea grass from the wind. You could barely walk on it, as your feet sunk about 8" into the muck. The sand was just as bad. White as sugar, but soft as sh*t.
Looking south, towards the closed area beyond the water entrance, I was able to see the remediation work being done to restore the washed-out campsites.
On the way down, I stopped off at the fish market to pick up some Yellowtail Snapper. I prepared it cajun-style with some fresh conch. As you can see, I didn't even bother to bring my cook kit or anything. Grabbed my stove and a frying pan from the kitchen and I hit the road. It was that spur of the moment. Here is that snapper sizzling ever so nicely:
The only knife that I brought, is my JK Knives CM Hiker. Have a little knife porn:
After eating, I downed some water and took a nap under the trees. Note to self, remember the tarp and some para cord for when it rains. I think that I went a little "too light".
Upon arrival, the park ranger told me that all of the camping spots were closed for repair and should reopen on the 22nd. The following picture shows the view of the only shady picnic spot that I could find, as I couldn't even hike in to the camping area. As you can see, the area is piled high with sea grass from the wind. You could barely walk on it, as your feet sunk about 8" into the muck. The sand was just as bad. White as sugar, but soft as sh*t.
Looking south, towards the closed area beyond the water entrance, I was able to see the remediation work being done to restore the washed-out campsites.
On the way down, I stopped off at the fish market to pick up some Yellowtail Snapper. I prepared it cajun-style with some fresh conch. As you can see, I didn't even bother to bring my cook kit or anything. Grabbed my stove and a frying pan from the kitchen and I hit the road. It was that spur of the moment. Here is that snapper sizzling ever so nicely:
The only knife that I brought, is my JK Knives CM Hiker. Have a little knife porn:
After eating, I downed some water and took a nap under the trees. Note to self, remember the tarp and some para cord for when it rains. I think that I went a little "too light".
