He was on break so we were able to chat with him before he went back to play. So after our drinks, we walked down to Captain Tony’s. I remembered that our friend Gabriel Wright plays at Captain Tony’s. No matter how many times we come back, I still just get so happy. We just sat there for a while just taking it all in that we were back again in Key West. It definitely hit the spot since it was so cold. My first drink of choice was a Moscow Mule. We walked in and ordered a couple of drinks. I still miss the old Kelly’s but it still has the same atmosphere. We weren’t sure where to stop for our first drink, but as we were walking, First Flight came to mind. I replaced the battery for this trip and was able to capture it finally! Last time we were in Key West back in April I wanted to capture the walk on my camera but unfortunately the battery died. It is always such a great feeling making that turn onto the street. We unpacked our things and made our way onto Duval. When we got to the Gardens I saw Jim (the general manager) and he welcomed us back. We were the first ones off the plane so we were able to grab one of the first taxis that were lined up. The direct flight from Newark to Key West was one of the best things United ever did. Our flight took off on time and before we knew it we were landing in Key West. It is just the perfect place for us that we never get tired of. People say we should try other places, but after looking at other B&B’s to stay at, nothing compares to the Gardens. The only thing I had booked was the sunset and firework sail on the Sebago for the 4th of July – which we did last time and really enjoyed it.Īgain we were staying at our second home, The Gardens Hotel. Plus it is low season, so you don’t need any reservations to any restaurants, making it a “do what you want” to type of vacation. It can be a bit hot, but the ocean breezes keep you cool. I really enjoy going during this time of year. This was our second time going to Key West during the 4th of July. I read that the day before was supposed to be the most traveled day so far this year, but this day it seemed just as busy probably due to the July 4th holiday coming up. It wasn’t the most luxurious of lounges, but it was fine for us. The nearest one was a make shift pop up one. ![]() Unfortunately where our gate was located, there was no lounge. Our flight was scheduled to take off at 8:40am, so we had time to check in the United Club Lounge for some coffee. It is definitely worth doing since you don’t have to remove your shoes and whatnot, even though lines are long they move so quickly. We arrived at Newark Liberty International Airport and breezed through security with TSA Pre. Ironically a heat wave was headed to the tri-state area while we were traveling to Key West with cooler temperatures. Saturday, June 30th – Arrival Day We woke up to a beautiful morning. I couldn’t wait to get back to my happy place for our 19th time! It was only 3 months ago that we said good bye to Key West, however it seemed like so long ago.
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