Day 13 – Key West, FL
Construction at the condo continues, this had to be the worst, dust was so thick you could not see the hall or the door, we are now planning to move out on Saturday – this is a nightmare for us.
Today Karen and I are motorcycling into town to meet with Wayne Miller who is the First Officer of SCRC #422 (Southern Cruisers Riding Club) here in Key West. Wayne presented us both with the official SCRC Mile 0 Key West patches, we were to have lunch together but Wayne had unplanned teleconference so we will get-together on Sunday with the club for a group ride to Marathon for Sunday Brunch at MM 50). Always remember that there is only ONE road in and the same one out, so riding options are a bit limited.
Karen and I have lunch a great spot call Bagatelle on Duval Street, (http://www.bagatellekeywest.com/).
After lunch we explored the Mallory Square area and the historic Sea Walk, of interest was a 130ft long twin masted tall ship called the Western Union, built in 1939, and in perfect condition, lots of well varnished wood work and brass – available for cruising, catering, and special events etc..
Also of note I found the FEC Railroad Station at Caroline St. and Margaret St, called Flagler Station, named for the owner of the FEC in 1912 and who had the vision to build a railroad 160km from Homestead to Key West. All that is left is one section of rail out front of the station, a switch stand and the station building - that is all that remains of the historic Overseas Railroad, too bad more wasn't preserved.
We motorcycled home via the Southern Most Point marker (tourist attraction), what a zoo, the city has to have a mounted police officer there to keep traffic moving.
Ken and Karen in Key West, FL
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