Key West



30-year old Hemingway




  Monday was a windy, cloudy day so Barry and I took a 50-mile bus ride to Key West. Public transit here is cheap and fairly dependable--and without a car, we need it! We caught the 10:15 a.m. bus and returned on the 8:40 pm bus with each trip taking about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. While in Key West--whether walking to the museums or to the bus stop--we figured we walked 5+ miles!! We took in the usual tourist attractions--Hemingway's home; the Mel Fischer museum; Duval Street window shopping; Sloppy Joe's for a late lunch; and Mallory Square for the sunset and the street performers. We watched the Catman and his performing cats--who bite anyone who dares try to pet them. Also caught the act of a local Houdini-like escape artist who escaped from a chained and padlocked straight-jacket!! Key West is filled with 'characters'--6-toed cats, roosters, care-free tourists on mopeds, and hawkers. We had a terrific day and plan to return by sailboat in a couple of days to moor at one of the local marinas and take in some of the sights in Old Town off the beaten path.

Lighthouse near Hemingway's home







Hemingway's home

  


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The Catman