After an adventurous year with Samantha we decided it was time to share an adventure together. We decided to head to Key West to celebrate a year of tolerating each other's quirks and kinks! Hot dog! So, at the crack of dawn and a cranky wake up, we hit the trail south. I made sure to find and take pictures of bicycles along the way!
Beautiful scene. A bike on the way!
After and uneventful drive through South Florida we hit the everglades. Mindful of Sam's test the day after our vacation, we opted to listen to her professor's lecture on the way down. I did not know genetics was so interesting and boring at the same time.
So fascinatingly dull...
As we listened we marveled at the amazing floral and fauna and quickly expedited our way south through the major islands. The amount of fascination I had with genetics did not surpass the monotone droning of her professor, I began nodding off.
Me, starting my Novembeard
Sam taking over, so I look for cool bikes
We switch seats. But what stole the show was the scenery, that, and the pristine weather.Clear skies with wispy clouds and clear water reminded me of the paradise I have in my own backyard. It was good to get away from the hustle and bustle of Miami, especially It's awful drivers.
So blue, so wispy
Swag and Swop
While learning about RNA molecules and translation we hopped onto the 7-Mile Bridge and we came upon a gentlemen tourist heading south. As we passed I noted his jersey read Maryland. Now that is a bike tour! I didn't see that tourist again but I hope he made it safely to Key West. Samantha and I continued to Bahia Honda.
The Tourist from Maryland
After arriving to Bahia Honda we spent the better part of the morning exploring this beautiful park, with free entrance (Thank you Veterans). We quickly found our way off the main trail and exploring tidal pools, and tidal flats.
Sam making her way down to the beach
One of the many tidal pools
The Tidal flats where very interesting, nothing but powder soft sand for hundreds of feet, it was almost magical.
Tidal flats and yours truly
More tidal flats
As beautiful as Bahia Honda was, we were unable to kayak through its sexy mangroves because of some really sick winds whipping around the islands. needless to say we decided it would be best to try and check in early at the hotel.
Made of magic
We found our way after a short drive into Key West. After an early check in, shower, and a change of clothes, we were off to Duval Street. We still had some time to see the sunset and did a little exploring before our reservations at Latitudes.
Sam's exploring face
The sunset was beautiful but paled in comparison to the company. We walked around and grabbed an espresso while awaiting the ferry to the island restaurant. When we get there it is very luxurious and well pricey to say the least, but being our anniversary I felt it was OK to spend some money (hard money) on this dinner. The food was amazing.
Cool Menus
Hard prices....
After an amazing dinner and some drinks we caught the next ferry home and did some bar hopping around the island. Being Veterans Day we ran into a lot of drunken sailors from the nearby Coastguard base. We ran into some cool bars with very fancy games. Those poor ladies getting hit on by really drunken sailors.
The fanciest tic-tac-toe board I have ever seen.
After some Desert at betterthansex we found our way to the hotel after a mad dash to catch the last shuttle home. We find out later that we were misinformed and where right next to the second stop. We where upset to say the least.
The next day we woke up, and begrudgingly rolled out of bed. We packed up and checked out. we had whole day still in the keys and I had insisted we rent a tandem bike to explore the Island and see the sights. The concierge at the hotel gave us a good deal on the rental and when the guy got there he only charged 20 bucks for the whole day! So excitedly we hopped on and after some tense moments got the hang of the beast.
The Beauty
The Beast
A quick selfie with my anniversary Oakley's!
It seemed cool, but ended up being a short boardwalk to a random beach.
Pretty cool, nice to have a giant compass in case you get lost.
Mile Marker 0! Yay!
After Mile Marker 0, we end up heading into Fort Zachary Taylor, after off-roading the bike we tenderly named Gertrude, we ended up with a spectacular view of the fort.
Dem birds
Muh Freedums Dufended
Gertrude, being glorious
Fishermen
The ride back gave us another sunset and a lovely breeze. The two-day trip could not have been any better. With romance in the air and tired legs under our seats we pedaled on back to the car and look forward to a restful sleep.
Entering Dade-County
Until next time,
-Carlos
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