Day: December 2, 2010

  • Vacation with the in-laws (part 2)

     Miami and Key West

    From Orlanda we headed down to Miami Beach for two days. 


    The first thing we saw was this big rainbow on the beach.


    just hanging out


    all the neon lights


    this is the funniest picture of my in-laws ever, especially dad.  Look at them all decked out in their Miami tourist gear drinking beer in the morning. 


    Miami Beach was beautiful.  The water was warm and wavy. 

     
    Then I tried to get creative with my camera


    onlooker


    after some great Cuban food, we are back on the road.


    Next stop: Key West

    The first thing we did was go to the Southernmost Point in the Continental US.  (Hawaii wins)


    No vacation from A-holes though

    Beginning / End of the road

    For, what else, the sunset

    an interesting street performer
    He got the audience to put him in a straight jacket and all these chains-- then got out of it.  crazy


    Key West was great because we rented a condo instead of staying in 3 separate hotel rooms-- so it felt more like real life.  We got to make and eat dinner together, which was relaxing


    The next day, we took a mini-adventure tour

    ha ha


    After some delicious fruit, it was time for snorkeling!

    I'm always afraid to snorkel and forget how much I love it until I am doing it again.  LOVE it.  I saw all sorts of fish and corrals, but also two stingrays and a lobster.  I love rays so this totally made my day.


    Next we had some beer, went out to a mangrove and kayaked around it. 

    I actually learned a lot about the history of the Keys and nature, so I love it.

    Another fabulous sunset!

    Another thing I love is LIMES--so all the Key Lime Pie was fabulous!


    Wait, what!?  I love the laid-back lifestyle, but what does rain have to do with it?


    We went to see Hemingway's house too. 


    It was more interesting than I expected.  Here is where Hemingway did much of his writing.


    Kyohei with one of the descendants of Hemingway's beloved 6-toed cat.


    Another amazing t-shirt.  I'm pretty sure he got about 2 shirts and a hat from every place we went.  ha ha


    not your typical view from McDonald's 

    I would definitely go back to Key West or any of the keys again....

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