Laid Back Animals in Key West

With a short day off the boat and Mary with her cane, we decided not to go to far a field once docked. Restaurants, bars, and tons of shops selling stuff nobody needs face on Duval Street. Poking along we noticed interesting architecture of the older homes. We visited the grounds of the oldest residence in town.

Another time we might rent bikes to investigate the 2 by 5 mile long island to see more of the flora and fauna rather than the commercial side of things. Or maybe snorkel with sea turtles. We learned of that possibility over dinner Friday evening with Loren, Renata, Walter, Ida and Natalie.

Roger can never pass up the chance to make the acquaintance of canines en route, and Bruno was kind enough to pose – and sing – for us. He did a much better job than the Elvis impersonator down the street. Roosters and chickens strut their stuff wherever they like. We passed many handsome fellows.

We had a quick snack at the Hogsbreath Tavern and tried conch fritters. As much as I love seafood, conch is an acquired taste that has passed me by. And we’re always disappointed when the local brew isn’t local.

We found the heat and what we were looking for at Pepper’s, a specialty shop selling all things related to peppers of every kind. Their tasting bar sports an extensive inventory of hot and barbeque sauces, and the proprietor is good at quickly discerning preferences in order to offer appropriate samples. We purchased three sauces with kick: one hot, one barbeque, and a curry. Can’t be timid with heat when facing what looks to be a long, cold New England winter back home.

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