Today is the last day of cycling on our Key West Tour. We’re a little sad that it will soon be over, but we are looking forward to a great day of riding . Are we are definitely looking forward to reaching The Hawks Cay Resort and getting in some quality relaxing time.
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Day 5 – Kayaking in the Mangroves
Ahhhh. Another day in paradise. The sun rises into a clear bright blue sky as we peek out the window from the Authors Guesthouse. We’ve got another play day planned. No trike riding today. Today we will go kayaking in the mangrove jungles that surround Key West.
Day 4 – A Free Day In Key West
The Authors Guesthouse has proven a fine place to relax in Key West. It’s close enough to town that everything is an easy bike or cab ride. But it’s far enough away that we are not disturbed by the hustle and bustle on the street, and we don’t hear any traffic noise. Both of us sleep well, and awaken to our first morning in Key West eager to explore the town.
Day 3 – Big Pine Key to Key West
Tim, our host at the Barnacle Bed and Breakfast, prepares a fabulous breakfast. We gathered with the other guests on the upstairs patio to share breakfast, along with the gorgeous views of the Gulf. We gorge ourselves on vegetable fritatta, and chat with our fellow travelers about trikes,, the trip and our plans for the day.
Day 2 – Long Key to Big Pine Key
Finally, the sun is shining! We peek outside our loud, smelly room at the Tree Lime Resort to see the sight of the sun riding into a crystal clear sky. Yes! Today we can begin our ride.
Day 1 – Key Largo to Long Key
I feel it’s gonna rain like this for days
So let it rain down and wash everything away
I hope that tomorrow the sun will shine
With every tomorrow comes another life
I feel it’s gonna rain for days and days, I feel it’s gonna rainFrom ‘Rain’ by Creed
Day 0 – Lakewood Ranch to Key Largo
Well, the day is here! Today we begin the Key West Tour.
It’s been busy, what with Thanksgiving and family and then making final preparations for the tour. But today all the planning is done, and we are off on our newest adventure! We both wake early and are eager to begin.
Christmas For Craniacs
The Sandhill Crane is a common site around Lakewood Ranch. Riding our bikes through the parks and neighborhoods near our home nearly always results in more than a few sightings of the big, gangling birds with their bright red heads and grey feathers.
Emerson Point Revisited
When I arrived in Florida, the first long ride I tried was from my home in Lakewood Ranch out to The Emerson Point Preserve in Palmetto. I reported that ride here on The Recumbent Gourmet.
At the time (May), the weather was really hot, and I didn’t have enough time at The Preserve before I had to turn back for home. So yesterday, I decided to repeat that ride, and explore the place in more detail. Boy, am I glad I went back! The place is much larger, and much prettier, then I thought after my first visit.
How Slow Can You Go? The Key West Plan.
I mean I’m in no hurry
To hustle and scurry
There’s so much to see
And life ain’t gonna
Pass me byfrom Jimmy Buffet, I Love The Now
Well, our planning is complete and we are just about ready to take off for on Key West Adventure. We’re planning on taking it very easy and very slow.