We had the good fortune of showing America’s Oldest City to over 60 of the worlds most beautiful married women. The Mrs. International Pageant is taking place on July 25 and 26 in Jacksonville and these busy ladies headed south for some fun aboard Old Town Trolley Tours. The contestants come from the United States, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. The Mrs. International pageant began in 1987 to promote married women’s commitment to the marriage and family, their accomplishments in the home and community and to open doors for married women around the world. The pageant is open to married women ages 21- 56.

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Did you know that the Schooner Western Union was built to maintain the communication between Floridian cities, the Caribbean islands, and South America? She was launched in 1939 by Herbert Arch of Thompson Enterprises. She was constructed with a hull of Cayman mahogany and planking of Longleaf yellow pine from Florida. She ended up being leased to the Western Union Telegraph Company and was used to maintain signal cables between Key West and Cuba from 1939 to 1974! She sure served a long time!

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The coral reefs here in Key West give so very much to residents and tourists alike! We are provided with an abundance of fish and other marine life as food sources. We also get to observe coral reefs firsthand through glass bottom boats, snorkeling, and scuba diving. But our activities of fun and play can greatly damage marine life around our coastline, especially our coral reefs. So when you’re enjoying the beauty of the world and our beloved Key West around you, remember to be careful… don’t touch the reefs because the oil from human hands can greatly damage them and be mindful of your flippers! We thank you from the bottom of our hearts… as does the ocean!

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No, coral reefs aren’t really made from sugar, spice, and everything nice. In fact, they’re made from the calcium carbonate that is secreted by corals, which are marine invertebrates. Coral reefs are actually just made up of tons of tiny animals and live off of very few nutrients. Most coral reefs are composed of stony corals, which consist of polyp clusters, which are in the same group of animals as sea anemones and even jellyfish. So basically, coral reefs are comprised of exoskeletons!

 

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The conch shell is often used as an important tool in Hindu rituals. It is a ceremonial trumpet used in many of their religious practices; it is sounded during the religious ceremonies along with traditional bells and singing. In ancient India, the warriors would blow into the shell to announce battle. One of the Hindu gods, Vishnu holds a conch that represents life, since it comes from water. They also believe that the conch’s sound drives away evil spirits.

 

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Did you know that conch shells can be used as wind instruments? You can turn conchs into blowing horns and even trumpets. All you have to do is cut a hole in the shell’s spire, which is near the apex of the shell. The next part is simple! Just blow into the shell as if it were a horn or trumpet. The best kinds of conchs to do this with are Triton’s Trumpet and the Queen Conch.

 

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Old Town Trolley Tours of Savannh recently participated in a very special wedding with NotWedding Savannah to showcase their wedding transportation services.  And we think you will agree this was quite and affair! Let Old Town Trolley Tours of Savannah help make your special day unforgettable!

The NotWedding Savannah from Munn Brothers on Vimeo.

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Yes! Conchs have been known to produce pearls! Mostly, conch pearls have been found within the queen conch, the S. Gigas, and they’ve even been treasured and coveted since Victorian times. But they aren’t like normal pearls, they have a different color and composition than the classic white or cream pearl that we know so well. Usually, you can find queen conch pearls in colors like white, brown, and even orange. But the most common color is pink!

 

 

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Did you know that the Hard Rock chain first opened in London, England? Sure enough, it opened June 14th, 1971 under the management of Americans Peter Morton and Isaac Tigrett. The first Hard Rock Cafe displayed a good deal of eclectic and unique decor, but later chains focused on what the Hard Rock industry displays now, which is mostly rock and roll memorabilia. When the chain expanded internationally in the 80s, they established locations in Toronto, LA, San Francisco, Chicago, Paris, and Berlin!

 

 

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