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.  

Fort Lauderdale FL - Some rain and then....

 

Didn't expect that the rainy day would be the best part of the day - it just went downhill from there.  Still wondering if I will get off on a short flight that will be 7.5 hours late if it gets out at the latest announced departure.  Can only hope that they fly better than they do everything else - still waiting for my return call where "I won't lose my place in line" that I made 9 hours ago - LOL.  A lost day and evening as it turns out.  

Brave enough to send me a survey of my trip...but still waiting for the customer service call in the order it was received.  Guess there is a whole of others years ahead of me in line.

Fort Lauderdale FL - A bit longer