We took the Conch Train Tour yesterday. It's not really a train, BTW. We were driven all over the city and we learned so many interesting things about the history of Key West and the people.
We got off at one of the stops and went to Hemingway House - lovely, old house and grounds. I especially loved the Hemingway cats! Here are some of them.....
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In case you are not familiar, the Hemingway cats are descendants of Ernest's polydactyl (extra toed)cats. They are well cared for and have free roam on the property.
We saw the Zero Mile marker, more historic buildings, had some frozen chocolate covered key lime pie on a stick, and walked Duval street some more.
I've done okay with all the walking, although I admit I am not fast. :) I would be doing better if it wasn't so hot and humid. The heat really got to me yesterday. Remember that just a few weeks ago we were in snow and ice at home. We have no definite plans for today and may just hang out here and enjoy the pools and do some reading. There is a restaurant we would like to try this evening for supper that is just a few blocks away.
I am enjoying all the greenery and flowers here. So many are the same as we saw when we went to Hawaii --- the Banyan trees, the flowering Plumeria trees, and so many kinds of palms.
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| These are orchids that are sort of transplanted onto palm trees outside our door. Very pretty! They grow right from the palm bark. |
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| Don't know what this is, but it's pretty! I took this picture at the Starbucks before we headed down to Key West. |
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