orchards Posted November 29, 2009 #1 Share Posted November 29, 2009 We'll be on Holland American Rydam in Jan arriving Key West and 1PM and leaving 6PM. We'd like to just see area, maybe Hemingway's and Truman houses (from outside), sample Key Lime Pie, visit Hemingway's "favorite bar" and just explore. -I understand that it is just short distance from docks to town. True? -Figuring about 3 hours to see and sample, is town small enough to walk around versus taking the on-off trolley (about $30/person)? -Anyone know name of Hemingway's "favorite bar' and his drink of choice? -For key lime pie, I'm considering either Blond Giraffe or La Dinochosa. Both convenient walks? Thanks. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvery Seas Cruiser Posted November 30, 2009 #2 Share Posted November 30, 2009 If you are in pretty good condition, I would say walk and save yourself the cost of the trolley. Hemingway's favorite bar was Sloppy Joe's on Duval although he did hang out at Captain Tony's early on. He was known to drink Cuban-style mojitos, daiquiris, absinthe and martinis. Which he prefered, I can't say. Both Sloppy Joe's and Capt Tony's are close to the ship docks. Blonde Giraffe is my favorite place for key lime pie and Kermitt's. I don't know La Dichosa. Maybe I should try it too next time I am in Key West. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhopal21 Posted November 30, 2009 #3 Share Posted November 30, 2009 I agree with HeavySurf, just walk. And La Dichosa Bakery was sold a couple of years back and subsequently close. I am not sure if it has reopened but it was on White St which would be quite a hike from the cruise piers. Mike:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_krynicki Posted November 30, 2009 #4 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Hemingway's father became obcessed with losing a limb to diabetes. That, and financial loses on Florida land speculating, drove him to kill himself. Hemingway has always concerned that he would inherit his father's illness and so never ate or drank anything with sugar in it. Anyway... "We have an ice-box that runs across the stern of the boat [the Anita, "Sloppy" Joe Russel's boat, not Hemingway's Pilar] with bait iced down on one side and beer and fruits on the other. The best bait for big marlin is fresh cero mackerel or kingfish of a pound to three pounds weight. The best beer is Hatuey, the best fruits, in season, are Filipino mangoes, iced pineaple, and alligator pears. Ordinarily we eat alligator pears for lunch with a sandwich, fixing them with pepper and salt and a freshly squeezed lime. When we run into the beach to anchor, swim, and cook a hot lunch on hot days when fish are not running, you can make a French dressing for the pears, adding a little mustard. You can get enough fine, big avacados to feed five people for fifteen cents." El Meson de Pepe sopmetimes has Hatuey in bottles, and you cold try a Papa Doble. Pjk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temple1 Posted December 1, 2009 #5 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Another great way to cover a lot of ground - rent bicycles. You can do this in advance by doing a search on Key West or there are many rental places when you get off the ship. You can see most of the island in a very short period of time. There are bike racks all over town so you can lock the bikes and tour the Hemingway house, Truman WHitehouse or have lunch at Sloppy Joes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandMcnally Posted December 2, 2009 #6 Share Posted December 2, 2009 I would take the trolley that way you get to learn about the island in addition to seeing it. Plus, they have a money-back guarantee so it's a no-brainer. You'll get a great overview of the island then have time to explore on your own. Go to Kermit's (Green & Elizabeth Sts.) for Key Lime Pie, it's the best and he's a nice guy to boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Girl Forever Posted December 5, 2009 #7 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Take the trolley...you can print the map of their stops off their web site. So you can plan your day. The drivers tell the history with a great deal of humor. Very enjoyable day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Tango Posted January 9, 2010 #8 Share Posted January 9, 2010 The Blond Giraffe's Key Lime Pie on a Stick is THE BEST!!!! If I remember correctly, they have a couple of locations in KW. I can't wait to have some in a couple of weeks from now. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandMcnally Posted January 14, 2010 #9 Share Posted January 14, 2010 The Blond Giraffe's Key Lime Pie on a Stick is THE BEST!!!! If I remember correctly, they have a couple of locations in KW. I can't wait to have some in a couple of weeks from now. :) FYI... The Blonde Giraffe no longer makes their pies in Key West. The pies they sell in KW are shipped down from their factory in Pompano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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