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Friends From Vermont

written by Amanda March 15, 2017

Our last visitors of the winter were three good friends from Vermont. It was such a pleasure to spend time with them and share this gorgeous place that we get to call our temporary home.

Girlfriends

A windy day selfie by Heather who is undoubtedly the “selfie master” of the group

Aside from the amazing trip out to the Dry Tortugas (blog post) we had a number of additional adventures, including a day in Key West, several kayaking trips, bocce night, a dinner out, and lots of quality time hanging on our porch chatting and laughing.

Friends at Lunch

Lunch on the pier at Commodore’s Boathouse Bar & Grill

Lunch with friends

Fruit + Rum + Ice = Deliciousness!

Key West Botanical Garden

The Key West Botanical Garden is a feast for the eyes

Wax Palm

The endangered Cuban Wax Palm.

Key West Botanical Gardens

More Cuban Palms – we all agreed this was our favorite section of the garden

Key West Botanical Gardens

Next to the Cuban Palms were a half dozen or so Cuban Chug boats used to cross to the U.S.

Key West, Florida

Scenes from Duval Street in Key West

No Name Key, Florida

Had to make a repeat trip down the mangrove trail on No Name Key

No Name Key, Florida

Heather in the lagoon

Kayaking in the Florida Keys

Kayaking to Money Key

Money Key, Florida

This tiny uninhabited island is state owned and allows camping

Conch Shells

The shallow water around Money Key was FULL of conch shells. These are only a few of the hundreds we saw.

Money Key, Florida

Me & Heather – Our fleet of boats – More gorgeous water

Bocce night on Big Pine Key

Bocce Night

My New Joint Bar - Cudjoe Key, FL

Went back to the Square Grouper for another amazing meal. This time we tried the new upstairs lounge called My New Joint.

Small plates at the Square Grouper

We ordered a bunch of small plates to share. Everything was amazing, but we all agreed that the desserts – a fried banana split & caramel covered cream puffs won the prize!

Making friends with the Key Deer

Making friends with the locals

This was the first time since we started full-time travel that we’ve been able to share the amazing places we visit with any of our friends from back home. Without room in the Airstream to host guests, it can be (understandably) difficult to convince people to visit us. I’m not sure when, or even if, we’ll rent a house again but I sincerely hope we can have a repeat of this fun filled week someday.

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7 comments

Gretchen March 15, 2017 - 1:17 pm

Looks like you guys had a wonderful time. Beats Stella! No the snow is fun but I’m really feeling ready for Spring!

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Wayne Whiting March 15, 2017 - 1:32 pm

Okay, who’s the photographer? Great pictures. I’m jealous.

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Metamorphosis Lisa March 15, 2017 - 1:54 pm

Wow, so many fun things! That fruit/rum/ice thing looks delicious and the botanical garden is gorgeous…but then, every single out on the water shot looks amazing! Clearly, a very fun week!

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David B. March 15, 2017 - 2:31 pm

Dig the dog sporting sunglasses.

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Mike &Gerri March 15, 2017 - 4:58 pm

What a great time you guys had with the friends that came to visit. Looks like a lot of fun activities, good food and great fellowship. Hey, maybe a repeat down the road would be in order

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Andrea Elkins March 16, 2017 - 1:11 pm

Some RV resorts also have cabins or casitas for rent.

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Amanda March 20, 2017 - 8:27 am

Yes! Good point. Also, many state parks have cabins for rent. We did that once so we could spend Thanksgiving with family in northern Florida. It was very convenient.

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