To the Sun.. part seven

The palm, what's not to love.

To the Sun.. part one

An early morning flight, up at 3 am but that meant we were on the Fort Lauderdale beach by 10!  A beautiful morning on the beach with not a care in sight.

At out hotel in Boca Raton. I found my BlackPalm, the inspiration for my last design project.

Found the perfect dinner spot after a very long day, Señor Burrito.  The cutest little restaurant/bar that from the looks of it was a burrito and wine bar, a great combination, but we still went for an ice cold beer.  A great atmosphere to end the perfect first day in SunnyFlorida.

Part two we drive south.. 

To the Sun.. part six

Started the day off with some cafe con laiches, my new favorite coffee drink.  Then a walk down Duvall Street got interesting with roosters, chickens crossing the road and bars from my Dad's past.  The Bull and Whistle, Sloppy Joes and the Swinging Door now Finnigan's Wake, an Irish pub.  This street in Key West is filled with crowds from cruise ships, history and the excitement from a party that never ends.

To the Sun.. part five

As we made our way west from Marathon to Key West, it was such a beautiful sunny day that we couldn't help stopping at Bahia Honda.  The entire island of Bahia Honda is a national park where many go to camp in secluded groves walking distance from the beach. This island is also home to the silver palm and is the only place to find this palm.  The seven mile bridge was built next to the railroad bridge that is now in disrepair.

Finally making it to Key West, we went searching for the perfect spot to eat, and this little Cuban restaurant was it.  We waited outside next to glowing palm trees. Inside was delicious food and homemade sangria.

To the Sun.. part two

Took Rt 1 down through South Beach and Miami all the way down to the Keys. It was a beautiful drive with a lot of culture and color. Had some salsa music playing and everything was alright.

We made it to Marathon, on of the Keys that's right smack in the middle. It was a little windy but sunny so that's all that mattered.  Palms, cacti, Landshark, sandy beach and a setting sun.  Couldn't ask for anything else.

Part three we explore Marathon.