3/4/09

Wednesday
Left Orlando and headed to the keys. Stuck to mostly the turnpike. Traffic was not too bad until I got to US1. I don't know if I would do that again though. I must have spent at least $15 .00 on tolls, and there are limited exits (read – not too many places to relieve oneself.) Somewhere along the way, I did manage to disrespect a McD's bathroom..
Here are some picture of the drive down.





KW is a walker town. This is not something you want to attempt on a rickety leg. That said, I actually walked around for a couple of miles and stopped for the best roasted pork cuban sandwich I've ever had. The place is around the corner form the Blue Marlin Motel
– where discriminating travelers stay... With a cold brew on the patio, it was phenomenal.

At the same place I ran into this guy all dressed in yellow – I mean bright, OSHA yellow. Normal looking dude, but he accosted me as I was cleaning up wanting to tell me all about his parachute jump yesterday and how he was going to parasail tomorrow. I told him to wait till I was done, and he said he wasn't waiting for anything. Then he went on a diatribe about how the yankees come down and ruin everything. I wasn't about to argue with this induhvidual, so I walked off. I don't know what kind of vibe I give out to attract the sub-ordinary, yet mildly entertaining. Here's a pic

Took the obligatory picture of the “Southernmost” point in the continental US.

Then turned around and took a picture of the upper 48. I wonder how many touristas do that?

Sadly, the sunset was quite ordinary tonight and I couldn't get to a descent location for a picture.

WiFi is very sporadic at this hotel. Either that, or the first and second honeymooners are really spanking it.

Shirtless person having a heated discussion with the law. I think they were discussing the pros and cons of the designated hitter. Again, sadly, no Tasers were used. Where are the COPS cameras when you need them?

Motorcycles Everywhere! These are the ones right outside my room. Got nice echo from the enclosure.
The cigar factgory
Random thoughts:

• What is that smell at the West Palm Beach exit?
• What is that smell as you're just entering Key Largo?
• Too many hours and miles traveling 30-50mph.
• Scooters have the run of the city
• Did you guys know that now is the busy season for the keys? No wonder I couldn't score a deal on a hotel.
• I miss my DVR already
• Livestock breakdown – Left 58, Right 10+2 alligators.
• Tried to listen to “The Illuminator”. Sorry Brenda Rickman Vantrease. 4 hours of piousness and medieval church politics was enough for me. Can't handle the other 11.
• Bad travel food: Arizona Jack's Beef Jerky – Teriyaki/Soft. That flavor should have never left the bottle.
• Good travel food – Cheetos even though finger licking is required.

That's it for this post. Stay tuned...