OT: Key West recs

[HCCForever]

Key West is a wild place but fun place. We went on a snorkeling trip out of Key West and on the way back to the dock, our captain Rhett cut the turn too sharp so that the bow of another boat broke some glass on our boat. Fortunately, my buddies and I weren't cut but several people had minor cuts. I guess Rhett partied a bit too much. Besides that, the snorkeling was a nice adventure.

Later that day while watching the sun go down at Mallory square, a party boat went past and several people on board mooned the crowd. Seemed like a typical day in Key West.

 

[Eleven]

sorry, personal matters took me off line for most of the day. If you have time limitations, choose Dry Tortugas over driving the Keys. The drive is best enjoyed when you can take your time to make stops at various places. We had always done the “racehorse” drive to get from MIami or FtL to KW, or reverse. Then we did the bike ride and realized how much good stuff we missed. When you can do the drive as an activity instead of just transport, that’s the time to take advantage of all that the entire chain of islands has to offer.

 

[David 76]

If it matters, the bridges are a few feet above the water. No heights involved

 

[Eleven]

Mostly true. A couple of exceptions... The 7 Mile Bridge, which runs from approx MM 40 to 33 does rise about 60’ over the water. We wisely heeded good advice to get shuttled over that bridge.
There was another bridge around MM 60 something that I not so fondly recall. I don’t care for heights (why I stopped growing at 5’9”). I led for most of our ride but for this bridge I had the Mrs take the lead and I rode behind looking only at her back tire. That was right before our stop for the first night and man was I glad to see the tiki bar after that one.
I also recall a couple other bridges with height but as they had high guard rails it didn’t bother me so much and thus, I can’t say for sure where exactly they were located.

 

[Jaker]

KW is cool, was going to build a house down there, but changed my mind. Probably will build near Vero insead.

Willy T's can be fun.

 

[Palatine]

I've made the drive from Miaimi to Key West a number of times. With no traffic you can do it in a litttle over two and a half hours, but it's four or five when heavy. I love the drive, even rented a convertible once to open up the scenery. If you're not in a rush you can go east at Key Largo and hit Alabama Jack's or stop in Islamorada for pie. But driving doesn't stress me, it's not for everyone.

 

[HCCForever]

I've made the drive from Miaimi to Key West a number of times. With no traffic you can do it in a litttle over two and a half hours, but it's four or five when heavy. I love the drive, even rented a convertible once to open up the scenery. If you're not in a rush you can go east at Key Largo and hit Alabama Jack's or stop in Islamorada for pie. But driving doesn't stress me, it's not for everyone.

I agree, I love the drive as well but I enjoy driving and bridges don't bother me. I rented a Mustang Convertible one time and it made the trip very enjoyable. The cruise control came in handy as well as they can be strict about speed limits in the lower keys so I just set it to the speed limit while an officer tailed me.

 

[Excalibur]

I agree, I love the drive as well but I enjoy driving and bridges don't bother me. I rented a Mustang Convertible one time and it made the trip very enjoyable. The cruise control came in handy as well as they can be strict about speed limits in the lower keys so I just set it to the speed limit while an officer tailed me.

I am susceptible to road rage, but in this case, the drive itself (with multiple stops) is the event. You shouldn't do it if the destination is the only thing that matters.