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February 11, 2008 – Key West, FL- Diane B. while sailing on the Radiance of the Seas – Western Caribbean Golf Cruise

Today we arrived into Key West around 8:00 a.m. and decided to disembark the ship and explore downtown Key West.  We exited the Radiance of the Seas around 10:00 a.m. and proceeded along Front Street.  The first thing you notice is the beautiful aqua marine colored water and the gorgeous buildings along the dock.  Exquisite shops and art galleries adorn the streets as well as bars, pubs and eateries.  On the grounds behind the Westin Hotel is a sculpture of nudes that one cannot miss as you walk towards Front Street.  The flavor or the city is immediately evidenced by the trolley’s going constantly with tourists doing a tour of the city.  The trolley ticket booth is very evident as you walk up Front Street and the tours run 1 ½ hrs to 2 hrs. and give you an overview of the city.  They take you past Hemingway’s home, Gardens and many historic homes of the city.

 

We proceed to Duvall Street which is the main street of Key West and is loaded with shops, bars, and restaurants.  Of course we have to go to Jimmy Buffet’s Margaretville and have a Margarita which is absolutely the best Margarita I’ve ever had.  Frozen with salt  --- yum yum.  Of course the music is going strong while in the restaurant and it is only 11:00 am.

 

We walk back to the ship and go into the Clinton Shopping Mall to sample the freshly made Key Lime Pie and it doesn’t disappoint.  Delicious!  There are benches along the way where you can people watch and enjoy the beautiful Florida Sunshine. 

 

The beaches in Key West are very few as compared to most beaches.  Their coast is rock lined and you do not see the typical beaches for miles.  There is one small beach that you can go to but I’d suggest you do beach in another location.  Key West’s claim to fame is their beautiful sunsets which are absolutely beautiful.

 

We get back on the ship and set sail for Cozumel while enjoying the beautiful colors of the water here and the sailboats in the background.  A beautiful quaint city where chickens roam the islands, people ride scooters and bikes, golf carts can be rented by the hour, tours are plentiful and a very worthwhile place to visit.