Key Lime Pie, B.O's Fish Wagon, Feral Chickens: Key WestJanuary 31st, 2009 This travellog covers several days of exploring Key West eating key lime pie, and keeping a close eye on B.O's Fish Wagon Restaurant near the large marina in Key West. We are dry camping on the Navy Base at Trumbo Point in Key West. I am a retired DOD civilian and the Navy allows retired DOD civilians to camp in the Navy facilities as long as there is space available. We are paying $12 a night to dry camp on a grass field along with over 600 other RV's. All I can say is: It is wonderful.
East Indian Almond Tee or Malabar Almond
Key West has a long and storied history. The plaque on this old tree attest to a small portion of that history.
Many Cubans have lived on Key West since the 1800's and are a large part of the community and the communities history.
Key Lime Pie sign on Key West, Florida pie shop
The Florida Keys are Key Lime pie country and Key Lime pie shoppes are as prevalent as bars. Key Lime Pie Bar in Old Town Key West, Florida
To make Key Lime pie easier to "eat & run" they invented the Key Lime Pie Bar. Did I mention Key West is a good place to get fat?
Capt. Tony's Saloon on Green Street in Old Town Key West, Florida
Captain Tony passed away in November of 2008. Capt. Tony was a local legend and character that among other things was elected Mayor of Key West. Capt. Tony's Saloon is located in the Old Town District of Key West.
Key West direction post
Several of these markers and guide posts adorn Key West.
Eat N Grinn in Key West, Florida
Names of some bars & eateries are special, including this one.
Key West Parking
Parking in Key West is at a premium as is real estate. This is typical parking for a million dollar place only a few blocks off Duval Street. Note the motor scooter in front of the white electric vehicle.
Feral Rooster or Chicken in Key West, Florida
Joyce took this rooster's picture as he was prancing around the District Attorney's reserved parking space at the Monroe County Court House.
Celebrity Cruise Ship in port at Key West, Florida
Celebrity cruise line had one of their monster cruise ships at the dock. The boarding ramp is down the path those folks are walking.
Cruise Ship at Mallory Square dock in Key West, Florida
This is the other half of the ship that did not fit into the above picture. Like I said it was a big cruise ship. Cruise ship tied up at Mallory Square in Key West, Florida
Joyce was trying to get that sail boat that was passing under the bow of the cruise ship.
Key West house decorations on Caroline Street in Key West, Florida near Key West Bight Marina
Communities have distinctive ways of decorating. Key West is no different, however, it does not fit any mold. This derelict bicycle was hanging from the second floor of an obvious flop house. It had been in that position for some time since it was decorated with Christmas lights. Nothing you see in Key West should shock you.
B.O.'s Fish Wagon on Caroline Street in Key West, Florida at Key West Bight Marina
B.O.'s Fish Wagon a wildly popular sea food restaurant near the wharf. What roof it has is salvaged tin. The bar these folks are eating and ebbing at is on the sidewalk. You can see a parking meter if you look closely. This place does a brisk business probably because of their prices. Other sea food places are on the water and have to charge for their prime real estate. Besides, the flavor of Key West walks past your dining position on the sidewalk providing the entertainment that other places pay to provide.
B.O.'s Fish Wagon on Caroline Street in Key West, Florida at Key West Bight Marina
The fellow in the middle of this picture is a Jimmy Buffetesque performer at B.O.'s Fish Wagon sidewalk eaterie. Note how he blends in with the diners who really aren't paying attention to his crooning. Such is Key West. I suspect he is performing for a fish sandwich since I am fairly sure the establishment doesn't spring for any entertainment.
B.O.'s Fish Wagon on Caroline Street in Key West, Florida at Key West Bight Marina
This is what the side of that restaurant looks like late at night. Talk about a "fish house" B.O.'s is ------ well it says fish wagon. VBG
Key West, Florida street names can be unique
Now Love Lane is a cute name for a street.
Colorful crab trap buoys in store window Old Town Key West, Florida
These colorful crab trap buoys were hanging across a store door that was not in use.
Key West Feral chickens
This rooster was seeking shade on the front porch of a nice residence.
Weatherstation Inn in Key West, Florida
One of the upscale places to stay in Key West.
Mango Tree Inn Key West, Florida
And another upscale Inn.
Key West, Florida feral chickens
Chickens were perched on a fence out of the way of the resident yapping hair ball (dog). Most roosters we see are only chasing one hen. This bad boy has three chicks that are courting him it seems. He has no idea what kind of trouble that is going to lead to. VBG
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