We took our bikes and the dog and drove down to Key West on Friday afternoon and checked into the Frances Street Bottle Inn for the weekend. We didn't meet Dennis and Mark until Saturday morning at breakfast, and the rest of the weekend found them to be the most delightful of hosts! During a rainstorm on Saturday afternoon, we sat on the porch chatting and getting to know each other a little better. These guys really know how to treat their guests, from beautifully decorated rooms (and, so very clean!) to snacks and refreshments to while away the evenings ... we took our Jack Russell Terrier and Dennis greeted him with treats every morning, making him feel right at home, too! You can take a virtual tour of the house by visiting their web site at www.bottleinn.com! So, if you're headed that way, consider staying there ... I'm sure you'll love it as much as we did!
I lived in Key West from 1975-1982 and Shorty's was a breakfast place a couple of doors down from Sloppy Joe's and just around the corner from the Key West Citizen where I worked. It's not Shorty's today ... but, I'm sure glad they left the sign for us old timers to enjoy!
I love the signage around the Pier House! Great use of color!
I have a thing for fire hydrants and
Key West does them so well, don't they?
This old hydrant is on the Truman Annex.
I've been trying to find out how old it is ...
The southernmost house is now a guest house or B&B or whatever they call them nowadays. You used to could ride your bike right up to the beach, park and watch the Atlantic do its thing, but, no more.
The artists in and around Key West are abundant, as are the art galleries. The architecture, narrow streets and tropical climate come together to create great subject matter for artists.
