Today we headed south from Homestead to Islamorada, which is approximatley half way south from Miami to Key West.
It was a lovely drive. In areas the land is little wider than the road, with mangroves and then the sea either side. In other areas the land widens out, and we were unable to see the coast either side. There are many homes on absolute waterfront, sporting their own piers / marinas. We found a lovely little motel that Bob had booked us in to, with it's own marina where Bob can put the boat in the water.
After we had unpacked, and Bob had unhooked the boat, we headed out to 'Worldwide Sportsman', a VERY large fishing shop, which is also a restuarant and bar. We went there so Bob could get a fishing rod (in case he wanted to head out fishing), and also to view the Keys sunsets, which are famous. Apparently it is a bit of a ritual here for the locals to gather and applaud the sunsets. Well, I think you will agree that they are worthy of applause...
It was a lovely spot, with many photogenic moments occuring. Thank goodness for digital cameras and large memory cards!!!!
We found a lovely little place for dinner afterwards - ordering a glass of water to drink I found that they added strawberries and pineapples to their pitchers of water. Absolutely gorgeous!! So was the Potato and Leek soup, followed by a wonderful serve of mushrooms, feta and onions on sourdough! Nice to find real food :-)
Tomorrow we head south to Key West - speak to you all then!!
It was a lovely drive. In areas the land is little wider than the road, with mangroves and then the sea either side. In other areas the land widens out, and we were unable to see the coast either side. There are many homes on absolute waterfront, sporting their own piers / marinas. We found a lovely little motel that Bob had booked us in to, with it's own marina where Bob can put the boat in the water.
After we had unpacked, and Bob had unhooked the boat, we headed out to 'Worldwide Sportsman', a VERY large fishing shop, which is also a restuarant and bar. We went there so Bob could get a fishing rod (in case he wanted to head out fishing), and also to view the Keys sunsets, which are famous. Apparently it is a bit of a ritual here for the locals to gather and applaud the sunsets. Well, I think you will agree that they are worthy of applause...
It was a lovely spot, with many photogenic moments occuring. Thank goodness for digital cameras and large memory cards!!!!
We found a lovely little place for dinner afterwards - ordering a glass of water to drink I found that they added strawberries and pineapples to their pitchers of water. Absolutely gorgeous!! So was the Potato and Leek soup, followed by a wonderful serve of mushrooms, feta and onions on sourdough! Nice to find real food :-)
Tomorrow we head south to Key West - speak to you all then!!
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