We arrived at A & B Marina in Key West Bight Tuesday afternoon around 3. After fueling, parking, and cleaning the salt off of Tourist we prepared for our sensory onslaught as we ventured onto the streets of the city. The following pictures were taken during our three night stay.
M/V Private Affair backing into her slip.
Pam playing tourist as we hit the streets.
The famous Conch Train waiting for passengers.
A stroll around the harbor took us past the dinghy dock at the City Marina. These tenders are coming and going at all hours of the day & night. Many are manned by people who work in Key West and live on their boat in the mooring field. Some make you wonder how they stay afloat. Most operate at night without any lights.
Of course this is the sight we saw every time we returned to Tourist as we walked down the dock at A & B.
With sunset approaching we headed to Mallory Square. We weren't alone.
On the way Pam had a shoe malfunction and had to stand in place while the super glue dried. Fortunately I applied it to the correct side of her sole so she didn't have to stay there all night stuck to the pavement.
The sunset didn't disappoint the crowd.
Pam was able to move and stood by to assist Sarah as she stretched to get her camera over the heads of the crowd.
Once the sun went down we headed down the street to the A & B Lobster House for dinner. The service was excellent as was the food. Of course it comes with a price but worth it.
Pam wanted to show this for our friend Tina who is always in search of Bananas Foster. We found it in Key West!
Capt. Tony's is worth a walk thru or even a stop to leave your bra if it's bothering you.
After walking through Tony's we made a stop at Irish Kevin's for a drink. Proving what a small world it is we were shocked to find Judy & Roger Gratton from home seated at the table next to us. Following our initial shock we settled in to catch up on home front happenings. Good thing we were all behaving at that point!
We hit Sloppy Joe's for brews and grub. Even got to catch part of Pete & Wayne's act on stage. WARNING! their show is not for the faint of heart but hilariously funny if you can stand the vulgarity.
I want to see them again. What's that say about me!?!
One evening we thought a little after dinner entertainment would be nice so we found a nice comedy show to attend at 801.
Turns out it was a Drag show. Funny doesn't even come close to describing this experience. Pam did get a bit jealous when the queen to my left tried to sit on my lap!
Sarah, Mary, & Pam waiting for a table at Ricky's Blue Heaven. Of course they were keeping with the theme of the week by having Bloody Mary's pre-breakfast!
The sign says breakfast with the roosters and they're not kidding. The little creatures were running under our table. Even with the distraction the food was worth the wait. A must stop if in Key West!
Key West Lighthouse.
Pam & I split up after breakfast at Blue Heaven. she wanted to see Hemingway's home. I on the other hand have been through enough musty old homes in my life and returned to a cigar bar we found the previous day. As you can see, Pam kept the camera.
2 of the 47 cats that inhabit the Hemingway home.
The Southernmost point in the U.S.
Having consumed about as much alcohol and food as we could over the previous couple of nights we decided as a group to just dine on Private Affair our last night in town with a selection of appetizers and libations. This in itself was entertaining since their slip faced the open harbor so we could watch the multitude of boats coming and going into the night.
Once again I got Pam up before the sun and was able to take this shot of the sun rising over Key West as we headed out Northwest Channel.
We set our course for Ft. Myers and enjoyed this view and calm seas for the next 153 miles. We pulled into our slip after 6 pm ready to dry out before docktails the next night!
We left when we did due to incoming weather which would have made for an uncomfortable ride and the fact that our livers needed a rest. Fun doesn't begin to describe our Key West experience. So much to see. So little time! Maybe we'll have to go back.....
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