Conch Life

I know it has been a little while since the last update so here is a picture collage to update you all about this conch life.

Almost every night after work Rick and I make dinner and hope on our bikes to head toward the water just in time to cheers the sun. We tend to park near the Galleon and walk around toward one of our favorite little spots called the "Tiki bar". Every night there is live music and the bar tenders are really nice. In this area there are usually not very many people but a front row seat to enjoy the sunset as well as the sound of the water. Here are some of our shots this week:

Part of our walk from parking our bikes

This particular boat looked extremely fun. I don't know if you can tell from the picture but it was loaded to the brim and they had a live band playing while they cruised around..

The Tiki bar makes one mean mudslide.. 

This week we have also found ourselves at Mallory Square to enjoy a sunset. Mallory Square is a "tourist" attraction for a number of different reasons. First it is almost always guaranteed that there will be a very nice view of the sunset because any cruise ships that are in the area have to leave before so that those people on the island don't have the views blocked. Mallory Square is also known for its street performers. There is everything there.. fire jugglers.. artists... pretend to be a bush and jump out and scare tourists man.. and "the cat man" Most of the performers are very good at what they do and they have perfected the routine they show to the tourists but they tend to be very loud because they are working for tips. As you walk around you will hear the snide remarks they make either about their fellow performers or even about the size of the crowd they have (or don't have). I prefer our little Tiki bar but Mallory Square tends to have great people watching.

We didn't stick around to see the show, but these two guys were not impressed with the crowd staring at the sunset.... 

But when the sunset looked like this - how do you not stare??

Today was the first day in a few weeks where I got off work early (YEAH!).. Rick and I were able to grab our bikes and ride down town and walk along Duval. We have met very interesting people in our time here in Key West and most are very welcoming when they find out we are new to the island. A nice guy today gave us some great advice about living here " keep your job.. don't call into work hungover(man)... make time for yourselves (man).. find friends who have boats and keep them as friends.. and get your local IDs so you can get local discounts" -

Hope you all are keeping warm in Iowa.. we miss you.. as always COME VISIT SOON!
xoxoxo
~Rick and McKenzie