Day 220 Thursday, January 26, 2023
Stock Island Key West
Yay, company today! Michelle and Tom arrive from Conklin, NY. Michelle and I went to college together. We figure it has been over 25 years since we last saw each other. It was lots of fun to catch up with them; we gave them a tour of the boat and the marina and then decided we were hungry.
We walked to Hogfish Grill and introduced them to a bit of the Stock Island neighborhood and Florida Keys food and drink. We had to eat the hogfish sandwich (that's the kind of fish); it's so good.
We made plans to meet in Key West the next day and they Ubered back to their hotel. Their day had started around 2 am with a drive to Syracuse to the airport so they were tired.
We caught the shuttle from Ocean's Edge Resort next door and arrived in Key West ahead of Michelle and Tom. Coincidentally our shuttle dropped off at the same spot as theirs. We looked around and decided to wait at The Boat House Bar and Grill. They joined us there for a beverage and then we were off to sightsee.
We started with a narrated tour of downtown on The Conch Train. Next was a tour of The Little Whitehouse and pics at the Southernmost marker, 90 miles from Cuba.
President Truman entertained dignitaries and discussed affairs of state at this custom table. He enjoyed after dinner poker games, the table was covered (disguised) for business.
Key West Presidential attire. Presidential Limousine
Day 222 Saturday, January 28, 2023
We took the shuttle to Key West again. This time our goal was to check out the craft show with over 100 artisans. Lots of beautiful crafts and talented people. We walked past a bar with outdoor entertainment. People were overflowing into the street; someone (Jason Aldeen?) had dropped in and was entertaining the crowd.
Banyon tree
We headed to the end of Interstate 1 for a picture and then The Green Turtle Bar for popcorn, chickens (eating the dropped popcorn) and cold beverages.
We did a rum distillery tour at the First Legal Rum Distillery Co., watched the Mallory Square sunset at The Sunset Pier and then took in dinner and a great band at the Hogfish Bar and Grill. Fun filled day.
Day 223 Sunday, January 29, 2023
We rode our bikes to church, hit Publix for a few groceries and then spent some time at the beach and pool. Students of the Basilica School did the readings, one little guy was only 4 years old! Tom and Michelle spent their last day at the hotel pool resting up from our busy day; we met them for dinner at Roostica. We ordered the family style Sunday Sauce dinner with salad, focaccia, pasta, meatballs and Italian sausage. We were planning on leftovers. Our waitress was right when she said we would "have enough balls for all of Key West"!! It was absolutely delicious. Jerry and I ate pasta 4 nights!!!
It was such fun to visit with Michelle and Thom. We shouldn't wait so long next time!!
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What a treat to see Tom and Michelle! They haven’t changed!
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