Blogs from Key West, Keys, Florida, United States, North America - page 10

Af: Christian Næste morgen vågner vi tidligt og er nysgerrige for at se om alle virkelig er væk… Det er de, der er kun affald tilbage, og der er masser af folk i gang med at rydde det væk allerede. Caféer og restauranter har spulet skraldet ud på vejen hvor der så kører nogle fejemaskiner og tager det der ikke tages med en spids pind. Vi finder et hyggeligt sted at spise morgenmad, hvor vi får os en dejlig omelet og noget frugt, en ice tea til Kred og en kaffe til mig. Vi smutter ned på stranden og tager et par billeder og kører så på en lille tur i Miamis rige område. Men som med alle kendte er de sky og man kan næsten ikke se deres huse for porte og store træer. Men ... read more

Woke up at about 5:00 am to a rooster crowing. I was barely able to sleep after this as the crowing did not stop. It sounded like there was a rooster right outside our window, and then we’d hearing more crowing in the distance. For breakfast, we went to Blue Heaven (http://blueheavenkw.homestead.com/Blue_Heaven_Restaurant_Key_West.html) - as they say, “You don’t have to die to get there!” They are well known for their breakfasts and laid back atmosphere (sit outside if it’s nice but only if you don’t mind an occasional rooster stopping by your table!). I had a bacon and tomato benedict, and Matt had lobster and asparagus omelette. One of the best breakfasts I’ve ever had… After Blue Heaven we walked on and toured Ernest Hemingway’s house (www.hemingwayhome.com), which is worth a visit, and then went on ... read more

March 20 Day 13, Marathon to Key West to Marathon by bus.50 miles each way. All can rest now that Rick and Wayne are back from Key West. We behaved ourselves and acted like senior tourists. We took the conch train around Key West to see the many sights and learned the history of the Island. We went to the ship wreck museum and found out that from1850 to 1900, salvaging ships wrecked on the Florida Reef was a major source of income for the Island. For a-wile Key West was the richest city in Florida. Then the Government installed aids to navigation and put Key West into a depression. That's just like the Government! We also visited Mel Fisher's Treasure Museum. Mel Fisher is the diver who found the sunken Spanish Armada off Florida’s coast. ... read more

We took shore leave from Gust O'Wind for 4 days and took the bus to Key West. It was a good break from living aboard and an opportunity to celebrate Marlene's birthday. We found a quiet little hotel just off the main street (Duval) which is in constant motion. As many as 3 cruise ships were in port at one time so it can be a busy place. A highlight was Superbowl Sunday. Friends recommended Cowboy Bills Bar - actually about 4 bars, some indoor some outdoor. When we went in we had to pick one of the teams and were given a wristband - every time they scored our waitress delivered a free shot...we both picked the Saints... luckily it wasn't far to "walk" home..glad we didn't need the dinghy! Their Wednesday entertainment is mechanical ... read more

What a crazy month it has been since I last wrote. Two of the wwoofers, Tom and Cassie, left the farm the first week in December. Tom went back home to New Jersey and Cassie went to Key West with Jason, a guy we met in Key West over Thanksgiving. That left just Chris and I on the farm in Miami. Nothing against Chris, but I have definitely felt Cassie and Tom’s absence more than I thought I would. I did not realize how much they made my day. This has definitely been a reminder that it is not necessarily how you spend your time, but who you spend it with! Their departure also elicited a change in Saul - this time, a positive one! Whether he is nervous the rest of us are going ... read more