A Break From Winter in Key West Part 3

DAY FIVE

Sunday called for brunch, so we headed back to Stock Island for Pizza and Prusecco. Roostica is a fairly new restaurant. I would have to say it's a great addition to the islands. There were a variety of breakfast pizzas, yummy veggies and even a chocolate pizza for dessert. It went well with the cranberry mimosas that were served. It was great to be able to sit outside in the morning and listen to live jazz while eating breakfast.

Of course we spent the afternoon lounging by the pool. Another couple flew in from our area that day. They were so glad to be with us as the temps at home were in the single digits all week. Brrr!

The event of the evening was the sunset cruise we had all booked together. We boarded the boat, had some beverages, some food and some dancing. Unfortunately it was overcast so no sunset :( but on the way back to the harbor, the sky cleared and we got to see a beautiful moon rise over the island.

The food on the boat was a little scant so we decided to go truly tourist and spend some time at the original Margaritaville Cafe. Southern Drawl was playing live and as luck would have it, they were making a video, so guess who can be seen dancing through it in a conga line? Yes, it was our goofy crew.

DAY SIX

Although all our friends were staying for longer periods, Bob and I were heading home on this day. Mary Ann and Scott said we couldn't leave before having breakfast at Blue Heaven. We actually got to dine in a beautiful outdoor garden, complete with Key West wild chickens clucking and strutting under the tables. They served some tasty omelets and eggs Benedict here. After breakfast there was just enough time for goodbye hugs and pictures at Mile Marker 0 before catching the shuttle to the airport.

This was truly one of my favorite trips. When I think about it, the reasons are everyone could enjoy their time in the Keys in their own way and on their own schedule, the weather was beautiful and it provided a much needed break from Winter and we got to share a lot of new enjoyable experiences with some great friends!

Have you been to Key West?  If so, what were your favorites?

Planning The Trip is Half The Fun

Going on a trip is fun, but planning a trip can be almost as much fun.  Trip planning is even more fun since you can search the Internet and use mobile apps to find fun things to do and good deals on hotels, restaurants, car rentals etc.

I am working on planning three trips right now.  This weekend, I am going to visit my daughter in Pittsburgh.  Just for fun, I am going to see how much fun we can have on the cheap. I am going to travel by Megabus.  They go nonstop from my hometown twice a day.  A round trip Megabus ride to Pittsburgh is only $30.00.  I can't drive that cheaply. I am working on things to do and places to eat that won't break the bank. Stay tuned to see how I did.

Hubby and I are planning a winter trip to Key West.  I am really excited about this one!  We decided to fly to Miami and drive Highway One.  We hear that everyone should drive into Key West via Highway One at least once.  We are flying back directly from Key West.  We will be taking part in a Food and Wine Festival held there each winter.  Our winery owning friends are reserving room at the Southernmost Hotel.  We will be going to lots of activities; a beach party, a Key West Stroll and maybe a sunset catamaran cruise.  Can't Wait!

The third trip is to Washington, PA for the Color Me Rad 5K.  This is a fun event to raise money for Ronald McDonald House. Participants wear white.  While they run or walk the course, the Bomb Squad throws colored paint powder made from corn starch.  When you are done, you look like a rainbow.  A big colorful finale is planned at the finish line.  My sister and I have decided to participate and my daughter plans to be a bomb squad member.

These trips are going to keep us busy planning! Looking forward to them is just as much fun as taking them. I'll keep you posted on all the fun.  If you have been on any of these trips before, let me know what you did.  Maybe I can add that to my list of things to do.