Zuzu and Tootie's aunt Judy, Katie, and Kyle came down for a visit. It was Kyle's first visit to the Keys, and deep sea fishing was on the top of his to do list. Katie's adventures involved dry land. Shopping along Duval Street. The soon to be newlyweds spent time exploring Key West and it's neighboring islands, while Judy relaxed on the lanai with her iced tea and Kindle, happy to be back in Florida.
One afternoon, we sent Katie and Kyle off in the kayak and we took Judy into Key West for some sightseeing. It was the last day of June, the last day some attractions are free for locals. Having already done the Conch Tour Train, Aquarium, and Ship Wreck Museum, it was time to round out the list with Truman's Little White House.
It was a fantastic and very informative tour. Photos of the interior are prohibited, but the house feels like you stepped back into the Truman era. A must see if you haven't been.
After the tour, we walked lower Duval and ended up at Amigos, a fairly new mexican restaurant on Green St. across from Captain Tony's Saloon. The motto of Amigos, "Once you've ruined your reputation you can live quite freely," a fitting motto for this town. Their claim to fame are their square tacos on tortillas handmade daily.
You can check out their website at http://www.amigoskeywest.com/amigos/
Judy quenched her thirst with a well made margarita on the rocks with a salted rim. Wayne and I were more conservative with our ice waters. We enjoyed our perch at the counter watching the tourists pass by while we nosed on our taco chips, very yummy salsa, guacamole, a chicken taco, and a shrimp taco.
On their last day, we planned a trip to Marvin Key for some swimming and relaxing on the sand flat. Tides were higher than anticipated, completely inundating the sand flat, so we set a course for neighboring Snipe Point.
We dropped off the passengers, dogs, and gear before pulling the boat to deeper waters for anchorage.
Wayne and Tootie enjoying a stroll in the warm water along the beach.
Chairs and umbrella are set. Let the relaxing begin.
Judy, Katie, and Kyle snorkeled the shallow waters searching for shells,
Zuzu and Tootie hung out with us at first, but then set off to explore the beach. When we arrived, we were the only one's on the point, but within a half hour, another boat arrived followed by another, and new four legged friends were running along the beach. Zuzu and Tootie quickly became friends with Chrissy, Weasel, and two other dogs.
It was a very nice, lazy, relaxing morning that bled into the afternoon.
Zuzu and Tootie enjoyed the beach and laying in the sun.
Judy never left the water. She said, at first, that she couldn't do this everyday. It would get too monotonous. But then she quickly changed her mind and decided that yes, she could do this everyday.
So could we.
Stay tuned for more from Snipe Point.
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