I love the Keys, it is probably my favorite part of Florida. Every time I am there I just feel so happy and full of life. I was at the end of a camping spree and I only had two more parks to see in south Florida. I passed by Bahia Honda State Park to go over the bridge and set up my campsite before my final explorations. I did try and book a campsite at the park but it is so popular that you need to book it very far in advance and I just do not live my life planning that far in advance. I was excited to cross back over the bridge and see what Bahia Honda had to offer.
I drove into the park and quickly found a spot to park and jumped out of the car ready to cover as much ground as I could in a short period of time. Within minutes of being in Bahia Honda State Park I was in love! What an amazing place! The water was so inviting that I even wanted to jump in and I don’t even like to go in the water anymore. I walked along the waters edge until I arrived at the amphitheater that faced the multi-colored water. I was so taken by its beauty that I briefly envisioned myself being married there and marriage is not something I envision for my future. Every step I took was more exciting than the one before. I walked by the Butterfly Garden and over to the old bridge. I climbed up to the highest point I could go and looked out at the people playing in the water below and sunbathing on the shore. I could see the gift shop but I didn’t even think about going in before I left the park. My excitement was hard to contain. Oh I didn’t want to leave there, ever! I wanted to live there, in paradise, but I knew I had to leave, at some point. I had been there for hours and it seemed like only minutes. I made my way to my car feeling satisfied but knowing that I would return again and spend more time with my new love.
