The Florida Keys after Hurricane Irma: We return to Key West to see the aftermath

On October 1, the Florida Keys reopened to the public and we were there to experience first hand the aftermath of hurricane Irma, not RVing this time, just a quick day trip. We also visited some of our favorite spots along the way, as well as our beloved Key West.
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[@martyjouett9949]

This is by far the best video I’ve seen of the actual damage and not what main stream media want us to see, thank you.

[@richardgreene6810]

Thank you, Robert. This is what I've been looking for: A nice, precise journal of the favorite places of our beloved Keys without nonsensical intros, shaky camera work and terrible narration. Good job!

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you. Glad you liked it

[@ladysadventures6258]

As someone who grew up in the keys and spent most of my life in Florida it’s heartbreaking to see the damage. I moved away 2 years ago but the keys hold a special place in my heart. A lot of my friends lost homes and the hospital was destroyed. But thank you for showing the damage. A lot was damaged and during the storm I was terrified for all my friends. Thank you again for showing this.

[@timsworld9342]

I love key west and i drive every year from Connecticut to Key West and stay for a week. I was there 3 days before irma hit and i cant beleve all the damage. I didnt get down there this year (2018) because of other obligations that i couldnt ignore but i will be going down in the summer of 2019 for sure im def not missing it again. While im down there i will be scouting out places to live and work because i have always dreamed of living there since i was young and i am going to try and do it by the end of next year. im a single guy and have no kids and i have nothing tying me here in the cold north. this state (ct) is almost unlivable anymore because of the taxes. I think about being there everyday because it really is Paradise. Robert your videos on key west always bring back great memories I've had on the island and make me want to move down there even more and more than I already do. Keep up the great vids on this wonderfully magical area and anyone who hasnt been here should def come to the keys before they die it is kind of like a bucket list item or at least it should be. CHEERS Robert

[@knuckles3839]

I live in Florida, I love visiting key west. I’m just happy the chickens are okay.

[@OkieGal2]

Thank you, Robert, for taking the time to film this! Very well done, sir.

[@TravelingRobert]

+OkieGal2 Thank you

[@Nico-nu9ws]

Thank you Robert for showing us that Florida, post-Irma, is bouncing back again to its life and rhythm for what its well known for. The media does not indeed want to show its positive comeback, but predominately its negative impact.

[@TravelingRobert]

You know the media, if it bleeds it leads. No time for good news

[@bonniehowell4259]

Seeing Big Pine Key broke my heart. I lived there for years and to see the most beautiful place I ever lived on destroyed was devastating.

[@TravelingRobert]

They are rebuilding

[@GoodSpiritBadBoy]

Totally enjoyed this video and a thorough viewing of Irma's aftermath throughout the whole Florida Keys! Great job and thank you for taking the time to do it! Two thumbs up!!!!

[@flhlpd]

Robert, thank you SOOOO much for this video! You have NO idea how much this meant to me and my family. You actually hit almost ALL the spots we needed to see. God bless you, sir. This is the best video I've seen since Irma!

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you. I am so glad. I tried to hit all my favorite spots. Some look OK, some not so good.

[@cannit]

We so appreciate this, Robert. We are going for the first time ever in about a week. Breaks our hearts that we couldn't have come before, but we think by the time we leave we will love the Key's and it's people. You did a great job on this vid. Especially love your choice of music!

[@TravelingRobert]

+Deb U. Thank you. Can't wait to go back myself. Enjoy Key West. I'm going back early November

[@doriamoreira158]

Thank you so much, I lived down there twice and the last time I lived down there I was there six years and worked at Moe‘s Barber shop as a barber. I love Key West and I have still many friends there. I went through most of those hurricanes. I enjoyed the tour you gave us, brought back a lot of memories. God bless❤

[@glennjonesnc673]

Robert, you really did a wonderful job showing the real condition of the keys. I’m from NC but love the keys as many do. I feel bad for all those who suffered damage and property loss. Again, as others have said, you showed the keys in a way the news media haven’t, nice job Robert. Safe travels, I always enjoy your take on traveling.

[@TravelingRobert]

+Glennjonesnc Thank you!

[@BrokerBarbara119]

Wow so many memories! We love Key West too! Thanks Robert & Mrs. Robert for the tour. I sure hope the clean up goes smoothly.

[@TravelingRobert]

I hope so too

[@Arian0027]

The good news, the lost Welcome to Key West sign was found washed up on Fort Myers Beach and was returned! Thanks Robert, great video as usual...

[@TravelingRobert]

I'm glad they did. Thanks!

[@ElementofKindness]

Wholly mackerel! That's amazing!!

[@Funny4450]

Thanks for posting this Robert! And as always, love your music and your theme song! #KeysForever

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you. I'm going back next weekend

[@elyohep]

Thank you for showing us what is left. Good video. Very informative. The rest of the country needs to be aware of the damage and give our support in one way or another. Gracias Robert!!

[@TravelingRobert]

You're welcome. Yes, they need our support now more than ever

[@cobwebafternoon3737]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Like you said it is interesting and sad. The devastation and debris is mind blowing. It's good to see a few businesses are up and running again.

[@IvyRoad]

Your videos are so good! Thanks for letting us all have a look at the Keys. Your love for them is evident and I am left, despite all the destruction, with the feeling that I really want to visit. I'm going to go look at your Key West video now. I'm a Canuck and I've only ever been to Miami. I have to say that right now many of us are not that eager to visit the US but you've broken through my reluctance with your love of the place. I'm sure I will visit Key West at some point and it will be because of you! Big thanks!

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you so much... and yes, I love the Keys, especially Key West. I have many great memories

[@IvyRoad]

And many great videos ;0) I meant to say in my first comment that you also do excellent V.O. In a past career, I worked with v.o. artists in a number of capacities and I very much enjoy your work.

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you again.

[@VolcanoTimeLapse]

The Atlantic side really took a hit. And then it all got it. Amazing Key West was safe. Great video showing the aftermath.

[@SocratesWS]

Hi Robert,thanks for sharing this very impressive video on the actual state the Keys are in since Hurricane Irma passed through them.....another jewel in your already richly adorned crown no doubt.Greetings from William in Bruges,Belgium

[@TravelingRobert]

Thanks William. The Keys is one of my favorite places to visit, even in their current state. I know they will rebuild

[@lindabarker7142]

Thanks Robert. I was planning on going back to the Keys in 2016, but plans for RV fell through. I was there in 1974 and always promised myself I'd return. I especially wanted to go after Irma, but can't shake free of my family responsibilities. You look at things the way I would.

[@KGN20jamaica]

Hey Robert thanks for showing key west again hopefully everything get back up and running soon

[@TravelingRobert]

I hope so too.

[@Shawnpmetal]

My family and I just got back to Maryland from a 2 week trip to the keys. It was amazing to see how much still hasn’t been repaired or cleaned up. Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@gonefishing3644]

Thank you for the informative video footage. I was so relieved to see that little Harriet's restaurant survived this hurricane. Harriet's is always a favorite spot to get a quick meal on the way to Key West. I hope all those Keys residents whose homes were totaled have enough insurance to re-build and can get hurricane-resistant homes built up on piers. Let's hope no one will again try to live full time in a trailer park or RV campground in the Keys -- that is just heartbreak waiting to happen.

[@TravelingRobert]

Hopefully this won't happen again for a long time.

[@wincrasher2007]

Thanks for the tour Robert! It's great you can show us and we all can stay out of the way of the cleanup.

[@TravelingRobert]

You're welcome. I tried to stay out of the way when I say cleanup crews around

[@DaveBondJr]

Thank you for showing us what the main stream media hasn't been showing us.

[@TravelingRobert]

You're welcome

[@nuclearthreat545]

Dave Bond why the hell would the main stream media waste a half hour showing you driving down a road???

[@vickyabramowitz4919]

+nuclearthreat545. I think that Dave meant that Robert is documenting the destruction starting from the upper keys, through the middle and finally into the lower keys.

[@heather42kw]

Traveling Robert Thanks Robert. I lived in the Keys for many years and you alone have shown the real damage and recovery. Those Mohitos are tasty and dangerous. Last one I had was at your same stop..funny! Thanks again.

[@sunlite9759]

Nuke There is no reporting on the the Hurricanes that blasted Houston ,Rockport or the Keys; old news. None except this. The Ca. fires trump this.

[@bweldon3577]

So sad to see. One of the most beautiful places in the USA. Shows how fragile we are. How fast things can change. Reminds us to appreciate Everyday. What destruction. Thanks Robert, great job as usual.

[@TravelingRobert]

Hopefully they will rebuild soon. They are in the process already.

[@TicklerDude]

The Florida Keys have been around for THOUSANDS of years. I’m pretty sure that hundreds of powerful hurricanes have hit the area. Just because some person builds a house and it gets destroyed, doesn’t mean that a catastrophe has occurred. Risk vs Reward

[@DammitAbby82]

I stay in Summerland Key when I visit The Keys. Sunset and Boondocks are my two favorite bars down there! Great video!

[@drguffey]

I so enjoyed this video. Hope everyone down there is doing well. Hope to visit myself some day. Thanks for posting!

[@PettyCash55]

Thank you Robert for posting this amazing video of my favorite place in the US. I sold my home in Marathon a few years back and it breaks my heart to see all the destruction and my heart goes out to all how are returning only to find they had lost so much. They will rebuild !!

[@TravelingRobert]

Yes they will. I'm going back in early November

[@sd8023]

Very nice and informative video no matter how old they are I love to watch them...

[@saundrakielborn2201]

Awesome video. I live on Cudjoe Key MM23 and the devastation was horrific from Marathon to Sugarloaf. The video, while awesome, just showed a fraction of the damage.

[@TravelingRobert]

+Saundra Kielborn Thank you. Didn't feel right exploring every nook and cranny of the worst areas.

[@TravelingRobert]

+Saundra Kielborn Thank you. Didn't feel right exploring every nook and cranny of the worst areas.

[@trapman2000]

I hate to see the Keys in that state of disarray, but so thankful that you took the time to show us the real deal up close like you did. I can't wait until my family takes our annual July Key West vacation. Looking foward to spending some $ down there to do my tiny part to help them come back to where they need to be!!!! Many thanks Robert, keep up the fantastic work!!!

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you. Hopefully by July it will be like nothing happened

[@miguelroca1308]

Great Perspective on the Keys after hurricane Irma hit. Excellente!! 👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼 :)

[@g00nther]

I really enjoyed this vlog. You have the perfect voice for this sort of thing. Very well narrated, filmed and edited. You've gained a new subscriber. I've only been to the Keys once when I was a student in Miami many years ago. Will have to re-visit next time I'm in Miami.

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you so much. I love the Florida Keys. Many good memories

[@topherjoe1]

Thank you for your video. I think that the locals may not be happy to be filmed in such a state but I feel it is important the "outside" know how hard hit the Keys were and that they still need help..Out of sight Out of mind, they dont want that! Lots of damage but lots of signs of clean up, which means visitors will see they will be able to return to the beautiful Keys once more and bring lots of business to the locals in the future. In the mean while, donate to help with clean up and bring services to the poorest of residents that are still suffering. xx.

[@TravelingRobert]

+marie lynne The locals seemed more stressed out than anything else understandably especially in the most damaged areas. The businesses are desperate for tourism to return.

[@pittmanfh]

Hopefully the tourists have returned. I travelled down that highway and later visited Key West from a cruise ship. I'd imagine things will return to normal quite soon. Puerto Rico is a different story altogether. It's going to take years to return Puerto Rico to where it was before that storm.

[@josephkochopolous9456]

My heart aches for the folks that made that their home. My wife and I were so wanting to make a trip down because she had never been. I'm not so sure she would feel as excited as she once was to see this beautiful place! You know I just might take her there anyway. Those folks need the tourist money to rebuild. Keys, ready or not, here we come!! Thank you Robert!! ✌🇺🇸

[@TravelingRobert]

You're welcome. Some parts they are rebuilding very quickly

[@lifeonthegowithangela1405]

Thank you for this. I had no idea it was this bad. We have enjoyed so many wonderful times in the keys and look forward to visiting again.

[@TravelingRobert]

+Life on the Go with Angela It is slowly getting better

[@conniealicea1958]

I LOVE your videos! Your voice makes it even better.

[@TravelingRobert]

+Connie Alicea Thank you!

[@jamesinkeys]

Pobert, best documentary yet, of my old stomping grounds.... Fascinating....Subed..

[@TravelingRobert]

+jamesinkeys Thank you!

[@RedJaguar100Travels]

Hi Robert, Thanks for bringing us a updated view of the affected area of the keys. So much damage but at least not a lot of lives lost. Property can be replaced.. Thanks for sharing.

[@TravelingRobert]

+redjaguar100 I think recovery will go in stages. For example Key Largo and Key West are slowly getting back to normal. Marathon on the other hand is a different story

[@markcolley1914]

This is by far the best video of the hurricane,,,,thank you

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you!

[@lucydeantiguatarot8977]

Great video...thanks so much for sharing. Did not realize how beautiful it was there....

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you. Yes it is great

[@ZeldaZelda-RichesToRags]

you had me tearing up at Islamarda...then full on sobbing at Sombrero beach...one of our favorite spots...and Bahia Honda...we go there 2 times year to get sunshine as we're in cold, cloudy Oregon...

[@sharkamov]

Your turning into Gilbert's, and seeing the sorry sight of the sailboats, I thought "Oh, sh**t!!!"..... Thanks for sharing these 'reports' Rob! - Appreciate it . . . . . . . .

[@donaldb3072]

Was a nice journey through some Keys memories, but a sobering reminder of the hurricane destruction as well. Thanks.

[@TravelingRobert]

Still, some months later there's some destruction still visible and a bunch of places closed.

[@oneyearoutproductions]

Been a friend on FB for a while, and now I'm subbed here too! So much to see that the news doesn't show...thanks for the tour....I miss my 2nd adopted home of Florida. I used to live in Lakeland. Gonna share this to my One Year Out FB page. Take care & safe travels sir :-)

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you! I had to go back the minute the opened up to visitors

[@ricks.1318]

"Thank you" Robert for showing the entire trip down to Key west and the islands in between !!! You did a great job at exposing the damage that Irma placed on that PARADISE ..... I hope to be venturing down that way to spend some of MY tourist $$$$ (where they badly could USE IT) !!!!! Hopefully MANY others will be doing the same in the near future ... Rick S. (Massachusetts)

[@TravelingRobert]

+Rick S. You're welcome. I think they will be back to normal pretty soon. People are fixing their homes, buying new furniture....

[@airsoft69]

fascinating vlog .we were in the keys last may 2016 and to see all the damage brings a 😢😢😢.keep up the good work robert

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you. I hope they rebuild quickly

[@torresedgar4257]

Thanks Robert for showing us and documenting this. This can serve as a educational video folks. Storms can decimate, take lives and, cause such catatrophic destruction. Storms do not discriminate against land or people. God bless always...

[@TravelingRobert]

+edgar torres You're welcome

[@genochob7]

HEY ROBERT,THANKS SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO...SO SAD FOR THE PEOPLE WHO LIVE THERE!!!

[@TravelingRobert]

You're welcome. Yes, very sad in the middle keys especially

[@iainsanders4775]

Robert - one of the most simpatico guys on the Web!

[@aceexplicit8254]

Robbie’s!!!!! That place got hammered but came back strong 💪

[@kj1st26]

Thank You Very much for showing us what FL looks like after the storm

[@TravelingRobert]

+Keith Johnson You're welcome

[@gardensofthegods]

I really enjoyed seeing Key West without all those crowds ... very nice without all the extra noise , also .

[@JamesWright1955]

Thank you for the video tour all the way down .. I went to key west high in the class of 74. yes there will be some rebuilding. maby less trailers and R.V. ...

[@robinjohnson4613]

Thanks, we are headed to Key West on the 10th to look at our property,thanks for the preview.

[@TravelingRobert]

You're welcome

[@mikem7159]

Hi Robert....thanks for the trip this week to the Florida Keys. I look forward to returning there in January for a few weeks from Ohio, and it's great to see the progress that is being made.

[@TravelingRobert]

I think by January it will be mostly recovered

[@kmgreenrph]

Great video Robert. Shows the true condition of the area.

[@ElementofKindness]

Glad to see Key West has survived quite well. Been a long time since I've been there, (Aug. 2001) and I've been getting the itch to return. Tough seeing the destruction on the other keys. Like you said, it's depressing seeing it this way.

[@commonsensenews9450]

Your video is like a news report but much better. Great music. Seeing the devestation is so sad. But the future will fix it better.

[@victorvandyke9898]

Fantastic video, fantastic naration. Thanks for sharing.

[@TravelingRobert]

+victor van dyke Thank you!

[@imsunasong3912]

Incredible footage. Wow!

[@WoodenBoatGuy]

Here in Marathon we got hit pretty hard. We'll put it back together but it will take some time and it will be far from painless. I'm doing weekly videos of Sombrero Beach during the rebuild to show the progress.

[@TravelingRobert]

Cool, I'll check them out. I was very surprised to see so much damage in Marathon. Hope you can put it back together soon.

[@belingonza318]

Thank you for the trip!

[@gailrose3830]

Thank you, Robert. That was hard to watch but I kind of needed to see if things were looking up.

[@TravelingRobert]

You're welcome. Some parts are still looking pretty bad. The amount of debris on the side of the road was what impressed me the most.

[@calicojunctionisclosed]

You tube sure has it over those high paid reporters from the main steam, thanks for the update

[@TravelingRobert]

You're welcome

[@ToyotaGuy1971]

It doesn't take much to out-shine a bunch of ignorant paid-liars but yeah, nicely made video.

[@debbiewerner7124]

It’s crazy how much distraction these storms cause. So sad. ❤

[@sparkit75]

Hi Robert! I have been watching all your videos on Florida. All the cities and areas in florida. I am writing on my bucket list of the destinations go. I am planning on moving down hopefully next year God willing. I am from NJ. NJ has crazy weather. I had been to Florida before on vacations and tried to live in Tampa. Your videos are well detailed, Robert. Great job and very informative!

[@lalosand1298]

Hi Robert,I love your videos and reminds me lovely moments lived in South Florida.Regards from Argentina

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you!

[@sharkamov]

(Seeing the sign of the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park in passing, evokes memories of my childhoods fave tv-series 'Flipper'! ;-) - Good job Rob!)

[@TravelingRobert]

Oh Flipper. I remember too

[@kellyc2425]

Robert, when we go down to the keys, we'll take you on board the Naval Air Station if you'd like to see it.

[@bugguy8447]

Excellent video! Thank you for posting.

[@TravelingRobert]

You're welcome

[@sharontroy5742]

So very sad ! The clean up will be long and hard. A lot of debris to clean away but give them time and the keys will bounce right back. Conchs are tough people they have ridden out many a storm. Good to see things getting back to normal. 😊 Thanks Robert

[@TravelingRobert]

I just got back from the Keys today (this video is a month old) and while it is much better, there is still a lot of debris on the side of the road.

[@PedroPerez80927]

Thank you Robert for the video

[@ttstang43]

i cant imagine even thinking of this damage without seeing it!! ... my wife and I were at myrtle beach when Irma was happening.. didnt notice any changes til about our 3rd day... water temp had increased... i could actually look out at the water and literally saw a rise out of it.. the rip tides were impressive... its amazing what 2 or 3 ft rip tide that has been strengthened by a hurricane can do.. it was a great experience honestly.. but crazy!!!

[@richardmarte293]

That was an awesome video, thanks Robert..

[@TravelingRobert]

+Richard Marte Thank you!

[@mikewells2191]

Thank you for showing after the storm.

[@TravelingRobert]

You're welcome.

[@debbiemitchell6055]

Wow, I was raised in Key Largo, lived in Marathon too, pretty amazing. All the mangroves were cut down to build homes in areas. But sad thing is the mangroves protect the land

[@annefrank7380]

I hope I get there back soon. I have been there this year before Irma for the first time. Exally I was there for the first time and even for the first time in the USA. Greetings from the middle of Europe - Germany.

[@TravelingRobert]

Greetings from Key West!

[@DiggingCanuck]

Wow Robert, I am without words....

[@TravelingRobert]

Yes, so was I for a while

[@marshashonk4667]

I really enjoyed this video. I have never been to the keys, and now I have!

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you. The Keys are awesome

[@Rkg1205]

Thank you for showing us the aftermath ❤️

[@TravelingRobert]

You're welcome

[@elsolin2000]

Great video, too bad for what happened. I hope It will be a lot better for my trip in december...

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you. The upper Keys and Key West will probably be back to normal by then. The middle and lower keys might take a little longer.

[@mikestone9129]

One of the best videos you've done. Was wondering how bad the Keys really got hit. Thanks, see you in Key West some time.

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you. Hope to go back soon

[@TheDude1980]

Awesome video, thanks, Robert!! Oh, and Ballist Key actually has the southernmost point in the 48 contiguous states continuously above water 24°31′15″N 81°57′49″W. Have a good one!

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you! It is private though, so you can't really go there.

[@Nature5640-j1q]

I appreciate this video so much. Thank you.

[@TravelingRobert]

You're welcome

[@HookLineSinker4343]

Seeing all the destruction just make me sick. I'm so happy we visited the Keys in 2016 because of your Keys video's! We stayed at Key Largo at a AirB&B house which was damaged very badly being on the Atlantic side. It will take a long time to erase the scars. It also reminds me of one of your vids where you show the memorial from the 1935? Hurricane. And thinking that the Keys have been lucky... :( Another superb video! ;0

[@TravelingRobert]

They ought to put another memorial for this one too somewhere.

[@HookLineSinker4343]

Amen Robert.. Gosh and I guess the Category Three cafe you guys ate at when staying in Key Largo, (it was next to Mrs. Mac's Kitchen, the old one), was damaged badly, I'll see If I can see it when you show Mrs. Mac's Kitchen on this video. Gosh it's so funny how your engrained into our lives! lol..your a good influence!! ;)

[@ngml320]

Robert thank you my heart was at my feet I pray they are able to get back to some normalcy.

[@TravelingRobert]

Slowly but surely they are rebuilding

[@darlenebarsalou4169]

You have the coolest voice.

[@TravelingRobert]

+Darlene Barsalou Thanks!

[@davideustache4119]

Should narrate discovery channel 😎

[@Rkg1205]

He should do audio books ..I can listen all day lol

[@zeenaabdura2971]

I love America with all my heart and soul.

[@robertloken8212]

I was hoping you would make a video showing us the damage, thank you. Stay strong you Conchs!

[@TravelingRobert]

I got down there as soon as they opened up for visitors, still there were very few of us

[@JimFariello]

Thanks for showing us the area.

[@TravelingRobert]

+Jim Fariello You are welcome

[@martyrose]

Thanks Robert! Excellent! 😉

[@TravelingRobert]

Thanks!

[@abuhtolestaqui931]

Yo vivi casi 8 años en Key West, Thanks for the video!

[@WhatsNextAmy]

WOW, you are right Robert very depressing. But I did love those Roosters! :) Thank you for sharing.

[@TravelingRobert]

Key West always cheers me up

[@vake506]

Cuz, I love the Florida key, especially Key West. 🇬🇾🇬🇾🇬🇾🇬🇾

[@paulineturski9490]

thank you for your video.. very informative. Love your little trailer! too

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you!

[@mikedempsey7987]

Well done! I will vivit the keys soon and support the businesses.

[@TravelingRobert]

Yes, they need it desperately. Thanks!