Key West and Dry Tortugas National Park - Traveling Robert
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- RVing in the Florida Keys: We drive to Key West and take the Yankee Freedom ferry to the Dry Tortugas National Park. While there we explore Fort Jefferson, walk on the moat wall and do some snorkeling. I Key west we visit Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park and its best kept secret, the best and southernmost beach in Key West. We also participate in the sunset celebration at Mallory Square, and party along Duval Street.
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I camped for 3 days in the Dry Tortugas. Sweet isolation after the tour boats leave. It's just you, the island and the ocean. At night, it's kinda spooky.
i just love ROBERT'S REALISTC travel experience from the "bad timing" to "lack luster" to "poor service" to "sea sick" & "epic fail" HE NEVER FAILS TO PUT A SMILE IN MY FACE.
Yes...hes great!
If you've never been to Key West,you must know you could wait an hour and even longer to take a picture with the famous marker...I passed...Too damn hot to wait that long for a photo
Robert you are so lucky to live in Florida I don’t know if you feel the same but I love your videos and the style (filming and music plus your voice) you put together. Great work
No, he's not lucky. He simply made the decision to live there. You can do the same, you know.
Living in orlando was great! I cant wait to move back. Never ran into a crazy fl man or woman like u hear on the news all the time. Maybe one day.
@@kseke25 he might be from outside the US (like I am), you have to be a citizen or have a next-to-impossible to get visa to live anywhere in the US.
I concour.
Great video as usual Robert but no thanks to this tourist trap, 160.00 a night at Boyds and the scenery is only ok+, everything is overpriced, parking, restaurants, museums, no boon docking, nothing free and no parking spots for your RVs in town. l will take the midwestern USA and western coastlines any day over this cramped area.
A lot of people don't realize that Key West isn't known for it's beaches like the rest of Florida. It is pretty though.
My husband and I took that trip to the Dry Tortugas, with the Freedom Fleet. It was a really nice trip and a beautiful destination. Watch out for the frozen pina coladas, though. They'll give you brain freeze.
Thanks, Róbert, You brouht back my memories. 10 years of
my wonderful life in KEY WEST
Miss you KW!
Thanks !!!!!
Next time y'all are down here in the keys give me a shout. Probably head out on the boat for some fishing.
That would be awesome. I will
Have been to Key West several times now. Always wanted to go to Fort Jefferson; but they charge like 170.00. I have yet to justify that sort of expense. Fort Zachary Taylor only cost 6.00 or so. Yea I know it is a 2 1/2 hour boat ride out to the Dry Tortugas, but you would think they could cut the price some. They give the residents of Monroe County a discount. They likely do not even go out there. The price is very disappointing..
PS.....holy crap...there is a ton of chemtrails sitting over Key West. RE: the service.....You probably look local vs tourist....I am noticing more and more the service, no matter where I go is getting worse and worse. I just walked out of a fitness/shoe store 2 days ago for the exact same reason. 15 minutes and the guy never looked at us once. $600 worth of running shoe lost sales for them.
Yes I noticed the chemtrails too.
This is a beautiful place . Thank you Robert for letting me tag a long haha . You take me places I can’t go to as I am chair bound . So amazing .
Great job on this Video! You get better and better. Can't wait for the next one!
Thank you!
I know I wouldn't want to have my wedding in front of a cannon I don't care if it's a million years lol old I just find that kind of weird such a lovely place the Florida Keys thank you for this very Beautiful video
Excellent review of KW, Dante's bar/pool is one of my favorites.
Now I know to take Dramamine if dare take that cruise🤪. Very nice video! Been living in miami for 35 years and have never been to the Keys.
LOVE BOYDS! We have tent camped there, waterfront site. It is so relaxing. May I suggest a place we found for happy hour, the Boat House. All appetizers are 1/2 off and delicious. Must have the cheesy bread. it's heavenly!
Another great video, I was in Key West for the boat race about the same time you posted this video, You probably seen me in one of the bars. LOL
I know Duval street well, as I used to live in Marathon. The shot of the windjammer against that sunset is fantastic. It makes me want to move back. 🌅
The backwards driving videos make me a little dizzy 🥴
Love your videos Robert, they make me happy...From Pembroke Pines.
Really you only waited 5 or 6 minutes and it's not your favorite place anymore ? Your gonna run out of favorite places quick. 5-6 min wait your not serious are you that's nothing I think maybe you were just drunk and not thinking correctly
To me 5 to 6 minutes without even an acknowledgment is unacceptable service at a bar unless there's like three rows or people waiting.
Thanks Robert you brought back old memories!👍👍🍺🍺🌴🇺🇸
There's a game on my phone thats called COOKIE JAM and every time a voice on it says 'PLEASE TRY AGAIN'...it sounds just like your voice lol
I so wanted to visit Dry Tortugas with my family this past June, the FL Keys itself was a bucket list item for us. But the price of the ferry to get to Dry Tortugas just wasn't in our budget! Maybe someday. As always, great video Robert!
They are running a special now, because of the hurricane for $99 instead of $175
That's awesome, good to know
We are lucky here in Canada, we don't have hurricanes! I love seaplanes too and I did many fishing trips with .
Great views and infos, narration excellent! Thank you for all the work you do to edit your videos Robert !
I love Key West!
Amazing place.❤️🎈🙋🏻
I love Key West too
Nice town
There is great snorkeling at fort Zachary Taylor beach around the rocks!
One of these days I'll probably run into you at Mallory Square. Too bad about the poor service, but don't be too hard on them; it turns out that "hurricane brain" is a real thing; a feeling of being in a mental fog after a stressful event like a hurricane can last for several months. The people working there are probably exhausted from all the cleanup work and are most likely doing their best. All the same, it's too bad they aren't showing their customers the proper appreciation for supporting their business. Hopefully they'll do better as things return to normal.
+Savant I got a little frustrated. Maybe we will. I might go back soon.
I enjoy all your videos, especially the ones of key West. You're so lucky I've always wanted to go there. Maybe one day.
Best travel log ever. I wish I had seen it before my Key West trip last year.
thank you, always a pleasure to see home....wonderful
I lived in Florida for one year 2016 the VA had to go back to Maryland for training trying to go back fell in love with Florida your song give me a good felling thank you very much navy vet Alonzo god bless
Thanks for taking us with you as travelling companions. That's just what your videos feel like.
Good job filming, I felt like I was there
Love the video! The Dry Tortugas are definitely on our to do list, the water looks enticing!
+Mr Traveler Yes, to do list for sure. Thank you!
I just bought a Expresso Maker as you have shown me through your videos! I can't wait to try it at home.
Hey Robert, was to Key West ,but didn't make it to the Fort. Great detail video of the Fort. Also I did like the under water video. Your so funny I laughed throughout the video 🤣😂🦜🐢🦎🐠🐟🐬🐋🦀🌴 Joyce from Plam Harbor.
Hi turistas, Sunset Key islland is officially called Tank Island on nautical charts. It had two large oil tanks for refueling Navy ships until they gave it to the city for a park. Which did not happen. The cottage business is owned by Mike Walsh's Opal company, whose ship dock gets much profit from giant cruise ships of 3,000 passengers. The locals do NOT like massive ships docking in KW which flood Duval Street with day trippers who patronize tee shirt shops, jewelry stores, expensive cosmetic ripoff scams and there are so many of them they block traffic and do not obey the Do Not Walk traffic signals. Key Westers voted to limit the size of cruise ships but Mr Walsh paid a million dollars into Florida Governor DeSantis political fund to get him to approve a law that would overturn the citizens right to vote to control bad things happening to their cities!! Although he owns four hotels in KW and a cruise ship dock, he is bad neighbor and hurts the place that is earning his income. He punishes the lifestyles of the locals for his own profit motives.
Do us a favor and stay somewhere else and teach him that his bad behavior will cost him some money ;=] Maybe then he will listen to us when we say "Get some smaller cruise ships and help the reef survive."
P.s. It is not worth $700 a night, free sunsets and good chow is available anywhere else in KW ;=}
Well yet another fascinating views from Key West...looks like the best time to visit before it fully gets back into full swing, gotta save up the do-re-me, though....there's a "S Frogs" near where I live...might have to visit that location and imagine I am in the Keys...and enjoyed your commentary on the Wedding setup at the Fort....got a kick out of some of your..."comments"
Yeah, I though it was weird dining with a canon pointing towards you :-O
Hog fish is so good one of the best snappers. Hard to come by you have to catch them for your self.
Went to the Dry Tortugas many years ago before the ferries. When the only way there was by personal watercraft.
Spit in your mask, wash it out with sea water and put it on. This will reduce the fogging.
Keep your eyes on the horizon and that will keep you from getting seasick.
How much was ferry. I heard it was expensive
It is 180, but we got a great deal because it was right after the hurricane.
Hey, I believe I have had that exact same spot at boyd's. It's really nice.
KEY WEST: been there Islamorada, the coiors of the water outstanding. Being there. is better than the video. Its the pristine beauty that is natural & stunning, It would be like this when the Native Americans were there first. The infrastructure is nothing to rave about but what is exciting its the natural pristine environment.
Hi Robert,thanks a lot for sharing this great video on Key West and the Dry Tortugas.Another magnificent jewel in your crown surely pal.Cordial greetings from William in Bruges,Belgium
+William Storm Thank you William
HONESTLY, I JUST KEEP ROBERTS VIDEOS ON IN THE BACKGROUND SOMETIMES WHILE I WORK. THEY ARE THAT GREAT!
love your velvet voice!
Hi Robert! Another great video! When Lorena and I were down there, we missed the Dry Tortugas because of weather. It's definitely on our bucket list as well! Safe travels my friend!
+The Motorhome Experiment Thank you! They are running a special right now $75 off...so we said heck yeah!
first video that i'm seeing from you but it was great. loved the voice over
Thank you. So glad you liked it
It's a shame your mojito place disappointed you guys. Enjoyable video as always Robert. :)
Estuvimos ahí en agosto del 2019. Nos encantó
Nice video! Thanks! What camp sight number did you have?
Beautiful video thank you for sharing 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Another great video of the Keys. Very entertaining.
Thank you... happy to entertain
Heading to DT in April, are there places to change clothes on dry tortugas or the boat?
The boat has restrooms, and there are changing rooms on the island
LOL! "Echo!" That part had me laughing so hard! @ 22:34
Que paisajes !,thank you so much Robert.
Ahhhh Key West.....
Thanks for another lovely Sunday morning!!! Thank you also for the music. Eric is awesome!!!
You're welcome Patty. Yes he is
Some people call me Maurice...
I went to Key west in 2001 then on to Dry tortagas the water was beautiful bright blue green but it was ice cold I kept getting cramps in my feet because it was cold. But in all it was a beautiful area. Thank you Robert. 😀👍
The brick and stone masons who built this fort were awesome! Such fine work! It's got damage, but it certainly has withstood the test of time. Begun in 1847, I wonder what it will be like on its 200th birthday!
The wife and I, always enjoy your videos! We get your song stuck in our heads for HOURS!!! Thank you, for allowing us to travel with you. We hope to run into you, durning our RV Travels.
Ft. Jefferson is such an awesome place. I visited once about 30 yrs ago. One of these days I will take my wife. It is definitely a bucket list place!
how about earnest hemmingways hang out with all the stuff on the ceiling and the gar at the end of duval st. where they do the duval crawl . I'm enjoying this so much my best friend took me there in 2003 , we stayed a week and we had a ball . sadly he passed away in 2008 but this was my chance to reminisce thank you
Robert, the KW city government has a calendar that shows exactly when each cruise ship will be in port. In the past I've tried to plan around there being zero cruise ships when I visit but it's hard to do. www.cityofkeywest-fl.gov/department/calendar.php
What in the world is choppy? lol Never heard of it before. Is that a slang you use in Florida?
I guess it is Florida slang for rough seas but no too rough
Thanks for the tour. The idea of having a wedding at the fort is just too odd. I'm not superstitious but the having the bride and groom sitting with the cannon aimed at them is weird. But good luck to them.
Was there: Rode on the Yankee Clipper
#163 Thanks for taking me along, Robert. Awesome ocean views and just neat stuff.
Paradactal
Thank you Robert. I 'm really enjoying your vid's, sitting here on a rainy September afternoon in Pa.dreaming about this upcoming winter month's in the south.But first, I will enjoy the best Pa. has to offer this fall. It is beautiful! Thanks again and enjoy!
Tomorrow I'll be in rainy Pennsylvania
When you think about it a hermit crab is a true RV.
Going by sea plane better see the ship wrecks etc
Thank you for sharing! That was awesome!!
You're welcome! So glad you liked it
The grouper fish & clam chowder also was delicious at a restaurant on Coco beach.
I've never seen a hermit crab walking. That was great!! Thank you.
Really enjoying your videos Robert!
At the end,you mentioned not being a pilot. I fly a De HAVILLAND.
"Why did the Chicken cross the road"...?...to avoid the guy in Black Honda car (10:02) :-D ha!
(37:37) looks like you have given Pepes some forgiveness after their previous ignore you :-) or that is the 'other Pepes...?also Yay! Stone Crab season is back! mmm
LOL, that's another Pepe's, the original. I might forgive the other one, the one with the live music, in the future...mojitos are still really good.
I think they should gather all the debris, build an island, and name the island Irma.
they found the welcome sign in Ft Meyers? lol Awesome video s always!
Hi! I am visiting Dry Tortugas & the southernmost point next month...I had a few questions
1) Is there anywhere to store your belongings while on the island? I have a medical device that needs to be taken off when in the water and do not want to risk it getting damaged or stolen.
2) Are we required to stay with the group and go on the guided tour?
3) What time and day would you recommend stopping by for a picture with the southernmost point buoy?
4) Do you think this trip is worth it if I only primarily want to go for snorkeling and to get underwater videos?
I don't think there's anywhere to store you belongings on the island or the boat. Maybe someone at the boat can help you out with that being medical supplies. You are allowed to bring a small cooler.
You are free to wander on the island at your leisure although they have an optional guided tour
I would go to southernmost point in the morning, less waiting time, better light
I don't know if it is worth it just for that. There are certainly many other places for snorkeling in the Keys like the John Pennekamp coral reef in Key Largo
😭Miss you Key West!
Have been to Miami for 2 years in a row for spring break, went snorkeling at John Pennekamp State Park, and to Key West. I might go again, does anyone know how long the boat ride takes to get to the Dry Tortugas?
It is about 2 1/2 hours one way
Great video skills. TH-cam travel videos usually make me dizzy. Your videography style is smooth with interesting and cohesive content.
Thank you! Glad you like them
who cares what "Robert" sez, luv his 'radio voice' !!
Thanks for Dry Tortugas video. Thinking about going there but...did you see any families/kids at Key West?
Now that you mention it I did not see many kids there, but it is totally safe, as long as you stay away from Duval street at night
On the Top of Your Game!
I wish It was possible to give more than one thumbs up. Really enjoying the videos.👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you!
Did you say paradactal that's funny
I went to the Conch Republic restaurant 3 years ago on New Year's Day. You won't be disappointed.
Can't wait to go
I will be at Boyd's in January. Thanks for the video I saw a few of the sites I've camped at.
And I put my paddleboard in right there off my waterfront site.
Cool. Enjoy it
Pp
My son's boats, and my boat were found on wisteria.
Hello from the sunny Uzbekistan. You're doing a great job. Good luck to you!!!
Thank you! Greetings from sunny Florida
Hi,Robert 👍🏼 awesome Key West adventure !!! I’m enjoying all your awesome videos of the Keys ,great perspective and showing all the different places to visit and explore. Thanks for sharing your adventure !!!! Danny
Glad you enjoyed it Danny
Traveling Robert 👍🏼 I’m always watching for your traveling adventures especially in the Keys. Thanks Robert !!!
1st time viewer and wedding crasher. Thanks for the experience Robert and hope for many more.
Thank you! Enjoy!
You should trademark "Fly pelican fly" another amazing video Robert!
LOL, thanks! It is from the movie Scarface actually, although I've made it my own.
There are Salt water Croc's that live in that water
We finally went to Zachary Taylor this past March. The guy at the gate only charged us for one person on the scooter. After checking out the Fort stayed at the beach until told to leave after sunset. Another great spot for sunset photos and watching cruise ships leave KW, but very surprised that they turn off the water so we could not wash off our feet before leaving. Hope we can make it to Dry Tortugas this winter. Thanks again for your great videos.
Wow, we had planned to check out your "former: favorite place on our next trip, now... Not sure about the food, but Cowboy Bills has a Mexican restaurant that is suppose to be great and I know that Bill is about great service. This past spring he cancelled out our bill because his bartender got confused. She made me a great drink, but was sure I had bought others. I was more than willing to pay for the drink and others we had, but not the extras, but Bill said no, it was all on him. Been to other places in KW and they know they have 1000 others so tough luck when they make a mistake, but not Bills. Bill did tell the bartender she had to call it a day, it was St Patrick's day and I guess she accepted a few too many drinks from her customers. Because of Bill being back to running his namesake bar, we will always go back and encourage others to do the same. He is also known for his Wednesday nights when the ladies drink free from 9pm to 11pm and then "Sexy Bull riding" contest starts. He also just opened a country themed strip club. Really felt for you could see the disappointment from the poor service you received.
+forry100 I'm sure the were stressed out post hurricane, and the slower than normal business. I have to really go swim and snorkel at that Fort Zachary beach. New bucket list item.
Robert! You are the best! I don't even camp but I love your commentary! "Either we are invisible or Key West has a really bad service problem!"
LOL, thank you!
It really bothers the heck out of me when services are not rendered. As a public server I take that very personal, thanks for showing key west we are going in next two months with family.