The crew of Viridian will be docked in Key
West for at least a month. This is all new territory for us, and getting
our heads wrapped around navigating the island will take a few days.
Walking around in the marina, we found a local art gallery and met the
owner, Koz. He was a wealth of information and had one good map of the
area left which he gave to us. Koz told us where all the free parking was
and what places were a must to see. Armed with a cartoon map of Key West
and adjacent Stock Island, we now had to work out our transportation. The
choices were walking, taking a free shuttle bus from the hotel, taxi, Uber,
bicycles or scooter. Most of the places we wanted to see were across the
canal onto the island of Key West. Everyone here seemed to be using
scooters to get around on. They were everywhere. We called one of
the recommended scooter rentals and soon had our own scooter to launch our
first expedition onto the islands.
That's the news, now here are some views.
Viridian in her Key West slip at Stock Island Marina, FL
One of our Island transportation options
Key Lime and Coconut Cream Pie at Pepe's
New Harley Fat Boy
Christmas Tree for Viridian
Drop-off and pick-up location for the shuttle bus in old town
Back to the coconut. Must use the proper tool to open.
Didn't spill a drop! It actually tasted GOOD.
I noticed this fantastic
schooner docked on the other side of the pier from Viridian.
After talking with some of the crew, I was stunned to discover that this was
General George Patton's private yacht When
And If. He had planned to sail her around the world with
his wife Bea when the war was over and if he survived. Sadly, he was
killed in a car accident in Germany before he could make that voyage.
Check out the live link above for more info on this beautiful vessel.
Marina Pool Area
Jason prepares to go under and clean the bottom of Viridian and replace underwater zinc
Sunday Lunch on Viridian
Meg and the Sponge Man
Typical Island shop
The area is covered with shops like this
Springtime in December
What is this house's story?
Old Florida House
Typical Old Town House
Very little sign of hurricane Irma here
Rest Break
Off the main drag down a side road
Nice porch for a nap
Episcopal Church in Old Town Key West
The oldest School House (old brass bell near the flag)
Another view of the church
A real "Dollar Store"
Taking a rest on the dock
Sunset dinghy ride through the harbor
Shrimp boats getting ready to go out at night
Jason prepares to go under and clean the bottom of Viridian and replace underwater zinc
Sunday Lunch on Viridian
Meg and the Sponge Man
Typical Island shop
The area is covered with shops like this
Springtime in December
What is this house's story?
Old Florida House
Typical Old Town House
Very little sign of hurricane Irma here
Rest Break
Off the main drag down a side road
Nice porch for a nap
Episcopal Church in Old Town Key West
The oldest School House (old brass bell near the flag)
Another view of the church
A real "Dollar Store"
Taking a rest on the dock
Sunset dinghy ride through the harbor
Shrimp boats getting ready to go out at night
Check the marina office for your mail.
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