Sightseeing in Key West

We went to Palm Sunday mass at the St. Mary of the Seas Basilica which was standing room only as usual just before Easter.  Our next stop was Denny's for a big breakfast.  Then, it was on to the Shipwreck Museum which, as you would expect, has artifacts and information on the role wrecking played in the history of Key West.  Approximately one percent of the ships making the passage through the shoals and reefs near Key West ran aground at the height of the wrecking period.  That averaged out to one wreck per week. Few goods had to be imported to Key West since the salvage from the wrecks provided most of what was needed for the city.  Key West was at one time the wealthiest city per capita in the United States.

Custom House - Key West

We had Key Lime shakes for lunch.  After our shakes, Kenny headed off to the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum and Dwayne visited the Custom House Museum.  Both museums are worth a visit.  The day ended with s beautiful sunset and ribeye steaks on the grill back at Boca Chica.