Rare Jim_Iain Posted April 16, 2023 Author #501 Share Posted April 16, 2023 (edited) We really had no plans and just wandered down Duval. We use to spend a week in Key West every Thanksgiving. That was before we found Cruising. Fun to be back. Edited April 16, 2023 by Jim_Iain 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted April 16, 2023 Author #502 Share Posted April 16, 2023 Duval was so crowded we took a right and up the next street over back to the ship. We came upon the Key West White House - Since @garyl62 recommended it so highly we decided to take the tour. Luckily there was one beginning in 15 minutes so off we went. I have to agree with Gary - Beautiful property and our was both entertaining but so rich in his historical perspective and stories. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted April 16, 2023 #503 Share Posted April 16, 2023 6 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said: We really had no plans and just wandered down Duval. We use to spend a week in Key West every Thanksgiving. That was before we found Cruising. Fun to be back. photos are all great..we love the beauitiful houses and the less commercial areas...looks like you had a top 10 day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted April 16, 2023 #504 Share Posted April 16, 2023 We adore Key West! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted April 16, 2023 Author #505 Share Posted April 16, 2023 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted April 16, 2023 Author #506 Share Posted April 16, 2023 BTW. The guide said we aren’t supposed to allow photos inside but the Secret Service wasn’t there so shoot away. Not sure if he was kidding or not. I obviously took a few. 2 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted April 16, 2023 Author #507 Share Posted April 16, 2023 Time to head back to the ship. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted April 16, 2023 Author #508 Share Posted April 16, 2023 (edited) One thing I alway do is take a snapshot of the schedule in day 1 Daily. Lots of useful information. Bold mean Chic night Left arrow turn clock back Right Arrow turn clock forward one hour. For Belize we will stay on ships time. Little cross. Tender port Edited April 16, 2023 by Jim_Iain 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted April 16, 2023 Author #509 Share Posted April 16, 2023 There’s been a bit of discussion about laundry. I left laundry bag out last night before dinner as I needed some pressing. Laundry just came back before sail away at 5:00 pm Maybe they accepted laundry 1st day because we are in a suite. I just needed before our first Chic night tomorrow. Socked and underwear come back in a fabric parcel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted April 16, 2023 #510 Share Posted April 16, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: I did get a piece of Key Lime at Kermit's - Can't say it would be my top pick. Not really first bite tart but the tartness grows on you pallet. There was a couple that did a YouTube video on the "top five" key lime places in Key West. As I recall Kermit's did not do well in that one either with Pepe's coming out on top. I do not remember their criteria but think color and tartness was given an edge. I hear you about red meat. We only have it once or twice a week here at home and so I tend to eat more of it on a cruise, especially lamb which my DW does not like the smell of and does not eat. As for the lobster salad - I usually get that on top of lettuce as a salad and pair with the Branzino on embarkation day. Edited April 16, 2023 by DaKahuna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted April 16, 2023 Author #511 Share Posted April 16, 2023 We just set sail from Key West. Looks like a nice public beach at Zachery Taylor Fort and State Beach. Really close to the port. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising89143 Posted April 16, 2023 #512 Share Posted April 16, 2023 2 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: Found Kermit’s. It was ok but not great. Not real tart but it blooms on your pallet. My taste is more of one that makes you pucker up. For us it’s Blue Heaven when it comes to Key Lime pie. 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted April 16, 2023 Author #513 Share Posted April 16, 2023 3 minutes ago, DaKahuna said: There was a couple that did a YouTube video on the "top five" key lime places in Key West. As I recall Kermit's did not do well in that one either with Pepe's coming out on top. Yea I had a screen shot. I didn’t bring with me. I would have to agree - I think they were 6 out of 10. oh well. I wasn’t about to try all 10. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DisneyJen Posted April 16, 2023 #514 Share Posted April 16, 2023 Good evening Jim! Wondering if you can shed some light on the menus in Luminae versus what is on the app? @DJ's DH and I will be sailing on Equinox next month. When I look at the first night's dinner menu it is different than what I am seeing on the app. I thought the Luminae menus were the same fleet wide but I could be wrong😄 TIA🥂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrmende63 Posted April 16, 2023 #515 Share Posted April 16, 2023 I loved Iain's shirt he had on in Key West. Is his name pronounced the same as IAN? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted April 16, 2023 #516 Share Posted April 16, 2023 Bye - bye Key West 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted April 16, 2023 Author #517 Share Posted April 16, 2023 44 minutes ago, jrmende63 said: I loved Iain's shirt he had on in Key West. Is his name pronounced the same as IAN? Yes. Iain is the Scotch version of Ian. I can tell you, I always know when a telephone solicitor calls. Three vowels in a row leave them tongue tied. Now, I'll have to go back and look to see what he had on. LOL 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted April 16, 2023 Author #518 Share Posted April 16, 2023 Another Kelly Ann design flaw - Which I discovered today. Received a phone call and went looking for the phone. No phone in the Living Room - The only phones are in the bedroom next to the bed that makes sense and the only other one is in the Water Closet --- If you are up early and the butler calls with breakfast you have to get up and go all the way around find the phone in the bathroom. Makes perfect sense. Kelly Ann reminds me of an Architect i had that designed our Kitchen - She said I could design a beautiful kitchen if I didn't have to include the Refrigerator, Stove and Dishwasher. 1 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted April 16, 2023 #519 Share Posted April 16, 2023 best Hoppen comment I have heard! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouChamp Posted April 16, 2023 #520 Share Posted April 16, 2023 Aloha. So glad you two are back at sea. Always enjoy reading your posts and of course the food pictures! Have a wonderful time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhfy Posted April 16, 2023 #521 Share Posted April 16, 2023 Just found your live b2b! So glad you weathered the horrible weather in Ft Lauderdale, guess you & Iain definitely packed your patience!! We’ll get to Key West in Feb on Silhouette so enjoying your KW pictures. Enjoy the rest of your cruise(s)!! Loved the Hoppen quip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare garyl62 Posted April 16, 2023 #522 Share Posted April 16, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: BTW. The guide said we aren’t supposed to allow photos inside but the Secret Service wasn’t there so shoot away. Not sure if he was kidding or not. I obviously took a few. When I saw your photos I was surprised, our guide told us we could not take photos and didn't add anything about the Secret Service 😉 She did offer to take one of the two of us as we left, and I did manage to lag behind our group in a few places and snap a few quick ones as we left a room or two. Glad you enjoyed it also, we enjoy history and this is a place with stories you don't hear about often. I love the photo of Iain at the bar!! Edited April 16, 2023 by garyl62 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Stem to Stern Posted April 16, 2023 #523 Share Posted April 16, 2023 10 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: I see you pack light. @GenerationX has been teaching me well.😂😂😂 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted April 16, 2023 #524 Share Posted April 16, 2023 I can’t remember, are you in the same cabin for all the cruises ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reel Love Posted April 17, 2023 #525 Share Posted April 17, 2023 Oh my gosh Jim, as usual your pictures are all fabulous!!! (for some reason I always love the pics of doors that you post). Like everyone else here, am thoroughly enjoying following along. 😊 Continue to enjoy your cruise and looking forward to continuing to cruise vicariously through you and Iain until it's my turn to head to FLL and sail lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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