Key West (whose motto boasts:
"where the weird go pro") is truly a magical place and one that has always attracted free spirits and dreamers. Not only did the likes of Jimmy Buffett, Ernest Hemingway, Shell Silverstein and a slew of other artists and musicians make their mark here - but this little Southernmost Key even tried to
secede from the Union (
after one whole minute of rebellion) in 1982. Any place that tries to cut ties with the U.S.A and call themselves
"The Conch Republic" is bound to have some stories - and it does. It's the kind of place where you'll see a man walk into a bar with a parrot on his shoulder, a woman walking down the street carrying a sunglasses-wearing dog in a baby Bjorn, and a violin playing street performer who actually doesn't know how to
play the violin, but sings in fluent Swedish...all in the span of one block*. This place thrives on uniqueness. It also boasts many,
many bars and the ability to walk around in public with open liquor.
Just sayin'.
Though a lot of Key West is "blurry" - I did manage to get some shots...
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One design race boats getting rigged for Key West Race Week at Truman Annex. |
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Hemingway's old watering hole... |
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Lots of color in Key West! |
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It's Mardi Gras everyday here! |
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Always bloomin' |
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The most famous main drag; Duval Street. |
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It is truly 90 miles to Cuba from here...Cigar anyone? |
Love,
Brittany & Scott
*Yes, I saw every one of those things with my own eyes.
3 comments:
Great pictures, great town!
"I'm at my wit's end... wit's end."
Wow... you are lucky that you can see many beautiful places like in these photos. I love your blog and I would like to come again sometimes.
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