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We got up, went to breakfast, checked out then headed to a state park in Key Largo. Rumor has it there are glass bottom boat tours of the reef here, and it sounded like a great way to end our vacation. When we got to the park the woman at the counter directed our attention [...]

So today was the big day: Deep sea fishing! We packed sandwiches, snacks and beer. We bought a cooler and ice packs so we could bring our big catch home on the plane. Doused in sunscreen we headed to Bud N Mary’s Marina. We pulled into the marina and walked in noticeably out of place [...]

We checked out Thursday morning and headed north to Islamorada and the final leg of our Florida Keys vacation. Along the way we stopped at the 7 Mile Bridge (which is actually 6.8 miles). We started to walk out on the southern end and were surprised to not see anyone else. The water was crystal [...]

We’ve been itching to get out and paddle, and what better place for the first paddle of the season than the Gulf of Mexico? We had a bit of a delayed start. I made a full breakfast in our cottage, then we ambitiously doused ourselves in sunscreen. At Bahia Honda State Park Dan torched the [...]

We’re now staying at Dolphin Marina in Little Torch Key. We were generously upgraded to a cottage with a sun room, living room, kitchen, bedroom with king size bed and a newly renovated bathroom. The amenities are nice but I wouldn’t say they were spectacular, though the scenery is nice, like palm trees and weathered [...]

Our final moments in Key West were spent dining here at Blue Heaven. This has the best atmosphere: local art, roosters, and live music; and by far the best food. Dan and I had fresh lobster eggs benefict with mimosa and bloody Mary. Absolutely phenomenal. Wow, so good.

After our day of drinking on Saturday, we decided Sunday would be the best day for doing the typical tourist hot spots and learning a thing or two about this place called Key West. I readied my SLR, we studied our map, and off we went. First stop: Hemingway House. The Hemingway house was home [...]

This is Hemingway's studio where he worked for nine years. This is where he penned "For Whom the Bell Tolls". I have photos of the main house as well, but you'll have to wait to see those.

Harry Truman spent much of his presidency here, as did other Presidents.

The guide book we have recommends a day of pub hopping, chatting with locals, and just plain old relaxing. Who are we to argue? After breakfast at the Guesthouse we headed toward Duval street. First on the list of priorities was finding sunglasses for me and Dan. Without success (we’ve both extremely picky) we sauntered [...]