Windy City

High winds no boat key west

The rain had eased and glorious sunshine had replaced the dark clouds but the winds were not playing ball. By 9 am it was clear that our afternoon boat trip wouldn’t be happening and, disappointed, we sent Vicky an email explaining our decision. The high winds meant that snorkelling from the boat would be impossible and we had no wish to end up running aground or cause damage to the boat. Oh well. A good excuse to return don’t you think!:-) 🙂

So, how to fill our day?? Despite the wind the sun was lovely and warm so a bit of sun worshipping icon the cards but first a wee trip along to Key West. Leaving just before 11 am it is obviously too early for lunch so a bit of shopping is months cards. Another visit to Ross’s beckoned. Last time I managed to find a lovely dress and this time a couple of pairs of jeans and a pair of shoes. Better watch out or I’ll end up with no room left in my suitcase and there is still shopping to be done in Miami!

We headed into Old Town, parked the car and walked passed the marina towards Duval Street. There has been a songwriters festival being held while we’ve been here and at virtually every restaurant or bar we pass, the twang of country music is carried along on the light breeze.
We decided to surprise TJ with a visit to the Hard Rock Cafe on Duval. Luckily it was still relatively early and we could be seated immediately. Our table was indoors and we were grateful for the airco. A surprisingly good lunch followed made even better by the 10% discount we received by Showing our Card! We could even use it in the shop! Bargain.  

So one T-shirt coupled with a rather nice Hard Rock paper bag richer we sauntered, basked in sunshine, back to the car.  15 minutes later, after stopping briefly at McD for our pudding, we were back on Highway 1 heading back to our hotel.

It was still early and the sun was still shining so the rest of the afternoon was spent next to the pool with a cocktail.  I can think of worse ways to spend an afternoon.  

As it turned dark we packed our suitcases for tomorrow and had an early night.