Saint Paul MN - Welcome home

 

Got delayed a day getting home since my date fell in the middle of a 3 day storm.  No issues on the return and back to 13+ new inches of snow.  We wake up to -11F before the windchill in the AM and then work on another warm up.  Gotta love February.

Naples FL - No surpise, I am still here

 

My flight got moved to a different flight and then that got cancelled as well.  Have another option booked - will see.  86 and sunny so no complaining going on here. 

Naples FL - More sun and fun before heading to the storm

 

Last planned day in Florida - unless the snow storm zooming through the Midwest keeps me around for some additional time. 

Great last day so far - expect a great enjoyable evening as well.  

Key West to Marco Island FL - Great sunset

 

Caught the ferry up to Marco Island at 5PM.  Got to enjoy a great ride and wonderful sunset over our 3 hour trek.  

And when I arrived at Ed's - Nancy, Anna and Rhea had made their way from MN to enjoy a few warm days as well.  

Key West FL - Biking Highway 1

 

I can officially say I have been to the "Keys" after my bike ride today.  Rented a bike and headed off on Highway 1 towards Miami....got about 10 miles down the road and it was the first time the bike path stopped I would have had to ride on the highway shoulder - not an option. 

Got my first 24 miles in for 2023 and lots of great views along the way.  And not really a bike designed for a long ride so expect I will remember it my legs in the AM.  

Key West FL - I like it here

I am back again.  Despite the long day of travel, glad to be back.  I like it here.  I realized as I wandered around today that it reminds me in a small way of beach life and towns in Australia.  And I am always happy there.  

Ran in to a couple from Bemidji so MN week in FL once again.  And a few other fun folks to chat with besides some friends that got me to hop over here.