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May 14th 2008
Published: October 15th 2008
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Grace and I took a trip to explore South Florida. We'd been to other parts of Florida and so far had not been too impressed with what the state had to offer, but had heard and read that this part was different. We both thought it was great. Miami had some of the best food we've ever had and Key West was a great island town.... Read Full Entry



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La Concha HotelLa Concha Hotel
La Concha Hotel

Great hotel to stay at. Right in the middle of everything there is to do in Key West and it has a bar on the roof with a great view.
Duval StreetDuval Street
Duval Street

The main drag in Key West
Louie's Backyard RestaurantLouie's Backyard Restaurant
Louie's Backyard Restaurant

The view from our table. A great view along with great food. Grace espcially loved the shrimp and grits
La Concha HotelLa Concha Hotel
La Concha Hotel

View from rooftop bar
La Concha HotelLa Concha Hotel
La Concha Hotel

View down Duval St from hotel bar
Blue Heaven RestaurantBlue Heaven Restaurant
Blue Heaven Restaurant

Great place for breakfast
Marlins baseball gameMarlins baseball game
Marlins baseball game

The Royals just happened to be playing the Marlins while we were in town, so we were able to get another ballpark out of the way. Not too much to say about it other than it is a nice football stadium
Fairchild Tropical GardenFairchild Tropical Garden
Fairchild Tropical Garden

The gardens had a nice Roy Lichtenstein exhibit going on. His sculptures were scattered throughout the grounds
Fairchild Tropical GardenFairchild Tropical Garden
Fairchild Tropical Garden

More Lichtenstein
Fairchild Tropical GardenFairchild Tropical Garden
Fairchild Tropical Garden

Grace is touching the butt
Vizcaya Museum and GardensVizcaya Museum and Gardens
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

Fantastic house and grounds
Vizcaya Museum and GardensVizcaya Museum and Gardens
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

Grace would like a garden like this someday



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