I am falling in love with the Keys. We spent the night in Key Largo, which is considered the "Upper Keys" today we head west to Key West over many long long bridges over the Atlantic. It is beautiful. There are the coolest beach bungalos that sit off highway 1. Hidden by Palm Trees and Mangroves they are truly like a postcard. We ate at a cool place call "Mrs. Mac's Kitchen" food was again....fantastic. I swear you can't get bad food here. Even the littlest dive serves fresh catch each day. Another Point of Interest we saw before leaving Key Largo was the "African Queen". You know, the boat in the Humphrey Bogart Katherine Hepburn movie. It's stored at the Marina in Key Largo.
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| The African Queen, Mr. Aulnaught |
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Then we headed to Key West. Now there was a Tropical Storm warning, but I have to say we did not even notice. There were a few clouds but it was 82 degrees and 100% humidity and it was a gorgeous day. to be on the road. The storm did hit the Key Largo area last night but we were already in Key West by then which had a little rain overnight but that was it. Now the reason for this is as follows. 88 years ago Sister M. Louis Gabriel had a vision of protection over Key West to protect it from the "Havoc of Hurricanes" Since then Key West has not suffered a direct hit from a hurricane. And that's the truth. Period. I just report the facts. I will be visiting her grave at the Grotto of St. Mary Star of the Sea on Truman Avenue to pay my respects. So, as I blog this Wednesday morning in Key West it is Blue Sky White Puffy Clouds and 92 degrees, 100% humidity. My skin has never been so supple and my hair has never been this much of a wreck.
Anyway, we arrived yesterday and started exploring Key West. We went down to Duval Street for dinner which is probably the equivalent of the French Quarter in New Orleans although I never been there. Lots of really beautiful architecture that French Inspired, beautiful foliage line the street that is filled with bar after tavern after bar after restaurant and more bars. Cool tricky shops, cigar rolling and typical pirate behavior is all around you. Nighttime was filled with colorful characters and a party atmosphere. And it was a Tuesday. Woo Hoo.
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| This place was on Eisenhower Blvd. You can pick your boat like being at a Costco. "I'll take that one and one of those.....do you have that in blue? |
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| This is the one Mr. I chose. |
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| Oh yes, beautiful roosters roam everywhere here. |
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| Duval Street and "Caroline's" for dinner |
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| This homes have statues mixed in with the beautiful palms and tropical foliage. |
Hopefully, tomorrow we will fish and snorkel. Stay tuned. Muah! Love MamaBus
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