Photographed from below, in an attempt to capture infinity, the Seven Mile Bridge is an ubiquitous characteristic landmark of the Florida Keys. Bridging the waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf, it is glorious to traverse by automobile, wonderful to fish from, and delightful to walk.The bridge on the right is the 'old bridge'. It was built between 1908 and 1912, and in use until 1935. Hurricane damage necessitated the construction of the 'new bridge'. The 'old bridge' is open to pedestrians, cyclists, fisherman and the like. It enables one to have the unique experience of wandering over two bright sunny miles out over the gently rippling cerulean ocean and observing large gray sharks, adorable green sea turtles, and gliding dappled manta rays along the way. The water is so clear, you can easily see the endless beds of coral.
For those who would rather ride than walk, there is a nifty red tourist train which regularly drives back and forth on the 'old bridge'.
