We all have those places that we dream of visiting. For me one of those places was Key West, FL.
Last year when my sister and I started planing our cruise for this past January, we made sure to pick the itinerary that included a stop in Key West.
For months I planned, and organized. I visited every website I could, to find any info available about the different places I wanted to make sure I visited while we were there.
I knew for sure I wanted to visit the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum. This was the one place I wanted to see most. I was blown away by the home, gardens but what I enjoyed most was meeting the famous 6 toed cats that roam the grounds of Hemingway's home. Ernest Hemingway was given a white six-toed cat by a ship's captain and
some of the cats who live on the museum grounds are descendants of that
original cat, who's name was Snowball. There are about 40 - 50 of them that live on the grounds. They are everywhere, inside the home, in the gift shop, at the ticket booth, and well just about everywhere else. They are so friendly! and LOVE taking pictures!
My next stop was Blue Heaven. A very unique Restaurant. with some really good food. But most importantly some AMAZING Key Lime Pie! And I mean come on, how can you go to Key West and not have some Key Lime Pie?! This was the place I was attacked by a flying chicken! Yes, you read that right! A chicken! Did you know that there are chickens just roaming the streets of Key West, yep wild chickens just walking the streets. We gave them names. Names like: Nugget, Gumbo, Fricassee, Alfredo, and Stew.
Key West was everything I thought it was going to be. It was beautiful, and laid back. Pretty much one of the most interesting places I have been so far. I can't wait to go back!
Here is my day in Key West!
I forget this cat's name. But he was so friendly and followed us all over the house while we were on tour. Can you see how his front paws have a 6th toe?
Upstairs balcony of the Ernest Hemingway home. I just love this shot!
The first in-ground swimming pool every built in Key West was the one Ernest Hemingway had built at his home. And at the time of it's construction was the only pool within a 100 mile radius.
Blue Heaven! This place was awesome!
Bahahahahahaa!
The FLYING Chickens!!!! They were sneaky!
My My My, My Key Lime Pie!
We took a tour on the Conch Train. It was about an hour and a half long and took us all over the old part of the island. I really enjoyed it.
It was definitely good for a history nerd like me. :)
Oh and speaking of Key Lime Pie... Here's some Kenny Chesney for you!
