Another Nibble Of Key West

March 20 - 21, 2013
 

I looked all over Hawaii for coconut heads to bring
back for grandsons, Niko and Christopher.
Finally found them in Key West.




 

 

Our first stop after the Dry Tortugas was Key West.  This time we opted to stay in the marina at a dock rather than wrestle the mooring ball again.  It was a very good decision.  Around 9:00 Wednesday night the wind started howling at a steady 25 miles per hour.  There were white caps in our very protected marina harbor.  As we checked the weather service, an announcement was transmitted that all boaters in the Dry Tortugas should put on personal flotation devices.  That area was getting the brunt of the storm. We were so thankful to be tied securely to a dock in Key West when 24 hours      earlier we were precisely where the storm was screaming through.  
 

Thursday was a beautiful day. Once again, we walked and ate our way through town.   We had two great meals.  Lunch was at Paseo -- by far the best food we've had in a couple months.  It is located in a converted gas station....so cute!  Dinner was at Kelly's (Kelly McGilis from Top Gun) in the building that was the birthplace of Pan American Airlines.   While we were trying to decide where to go for dinner, two guys asked if we needed help.  They were very nice and had some suggestions. However, as we talked I noticed that their eyes were kind of going in opposite directions.  Brian, Jon and Bonnie must have noticed something was askew before me, because they had all moved away. Guess I was just wrapped up in how friendly they were!  But, yes, they were obviously buzzed......  As we walked back from dinner, we saw 'our personal concierge sevice' again. This time they were digging food out of the trash cans!!!  I made sure that I kept my eyes straight ahead so there was no eye contact.  I wasn't interested in any more restaurant recommendations from those two.  Maybe they judge the restaurants by the leftovers that are trashed.  This is one very strange town!  Between meals we did some provisioning for boat parts and wandered through the old neighborhoods.  The houses are very cute with lots of remodeling and updating on every block.  I don't think there are any steals or deals on real estate in Key West.    

Paseo is located in a residential area. 
Delicious food..... I can't recommend it enough.

 

Sometimes you just have to be a tourist!

Cute houses everywhere.

Garden sculpture named Treasure Chest.

Gotta smile -- we're lovin the ride!