Big Mona On The Move

 Dennis Drove 9 hours down to the Keys. He had never been, so was surprised how long it took and that there was so much land and not beaches.  Yankee Tours Key West rally. Staying at Boyd’s Campground. VERY tight fit for our Big Mona and 42(45) feet. Out to dinner first night with other early rally mates. Roostica, a loud pizza/Italian restaurant to go to on Halloween. Good food. I thought they were fried tomatoes in my calamari, but no, one very hot pepper. Frank a lot of water. 🥵 Good conversation.  First actual day we had traditional rootbeer floats and overview of the week. Very casual and introductions all around. Then dinner at el Mesen de Pepe, a Cuban restaurant. Sat outside and had a wonderful meal. Then walked right out to Mallory Square and waited to watch the sunset. Commenting on the boats that went by from sail boats to floating tiki bars.  Came back to sit outside in the last of the cool weather reading and drinking a cocktail. 

 Today was a peaceful day at the beach. Sat in the sun. Swam in the ocean. Read our books. Waded in the infinity pool. Had a spectacular lunch at the Coco Beach club. Gained just enough sun to revive our tans.  Other swimmers found star fish and jelly fish.  The beach was basically empty since we were only one ship and only filled to 1/3 capacity.  The sea gulls liked to drink from the pool and there were heron out on the sand bars.   Back aboard we packed up our bags for tomorrow’s departure. Now sitting on the deck watching the beautiful blue waters. Dinner tonight at Chops. A steak/beef restaurant. I’m sure I will find something to eat. 😎😊 Met a new server, Junela from the Philippines.  Quite a nice ending to a relaxing trip. 

 We wandered via taxi today. Many took us to our favorite distillery, Watkins.  They have a new rum that has been aged 4 years. We made sure we sampled before purchasing.  Sprinkled a little bit but then nice and sunny.  I bought 50 cent stamps and mailed my post cards then back to the ship. Dinner on Central Park, 150. A very nice Mediterranean meal.  Ending the night with Air, Wind, and Fire performance from the Allure orchestra.