Day 3: Sunday, November 4, Key West

**iwannabeminnie** · 11-25-2007, 01:15 PM

No, because of the hacking cough I developed and that lasted until I got home almost three weeks later!

**SnwhtNdwrfs** · 11-25-2007, 01:58 PM

wow- fun...exciting... bubbles... nothing like that happened on my trip. And I wanted rum not drugs!

**nicki12** · 11-25-2007, 02:02 PM

Which cruise ship were you on?

**iwannabeminnie** · 11-25-2007, 02:41 PM

We awakened to a blue sky and blue seas and got ready for our Palo Champagne Brunch. The food was delicious! We started with a buffet that went on for miles and miles. Mr. iwbm ordered the halibut and I had the eggs benedict. We toasted our good fortune in being able to snag the brunch ressies and enjoyed the food while watching the boat dock in Key West.

After brunch we waddled back to our cabin to change into shorts and then we hit Key West. We explored Key West on our own, walking to the Audobon House, Ernest Hemingway's house, and on to the southernmost point in the United States (excluding Hawaii, of course). There was plenty to see (I have about 100 photos I could post here, but I will refrain), plenty to hear, and plenty to eat and drink. Duvall Street has to be experienced. It cannot be described. I was completely smitten with all the free range chickens roaming the streets of Key West. Everywhere we went we saw chickens. They roam Key West freely, helping themselves to whatever they want. They would wander right into the stores like they owned the place!

Shortly before 3:00 we headed to Sloppy Joe's. Even though it's three o'clock in Key West, it's five o'clock somewhere. We met up with Kellie, Barbara, James, Linda, Tom, and Denise for some afternoon refreshment---and some quite unusual entertainment (at least I hope it's unusual, even for Key West).

We did a little shopping after our refreshments and headed back to the ship to get ready for dinner. Before dinner we had a "Trivia at Sea" ice breaker with a buffet (like we needed more food). We had a good time at the ice breaker, but I did excuse myself for just a moment to snap a photo of Key West's famous sunset. I barely made it in time as the sun was just dipping below the horizon as I arrived on the deck.

We had dinner that night in Animator's Palate. I was a little disappointed in Animator's Palate. I didn't think the "show" lived up to the hype. I'll give it another chance one of these days because, upon reflection I'm wondering if it had something to do with the fact that our table was against the wall. Maybe if we had been in the center of the room the effects would have been more dramatic.

For dinner that night I started with the Seafood Avocado Wrapper while Mr. iwbm had the Wild Garlic Mushrooms. I followed that with the Butternut Squash Soup and the Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon. Mr. iwbm had the Maple Glazed Salmon. We both finished with the Double Fudge Chocolate Cake.

After dinner we went to the show (a really wacked out magician) and spent some time on Beat Street (the adults only entertainment area), and called it a night.

**nicki12** · 11-25-2007, 03:00 PM

Which Disney cruise ship were you on?

**iwannabeminnie** · 11-25-2007, 03:03 PM

The magical Magic.

**nicki12** · 11-25-2007, 03:09 PM

It surely looks magical.

**iwannabeminnie** · 11-25-2007, 03:11 PM

It truly was. We are looking forward to going again. This was our first cruise, but I can guarantee it won't be our last (unless we die tomorrow).

**iwannabeminnie** · 11-25-2007, 03:16 PM

Knock on wood.

**nicki12** · 11-25-2007, 04:09 PM

Lets hope you stay alive(knock on wood)!

**flutter** · 11-25-2007, 04:19 PM

Originally Posted by devkxl

Needed the drugs for later in the week becuase i talked her ear off

I find that hard to believe

**iwannabeminnie** · 11-25-2007, 04:23 PM

She did quite a bit of talking. I've heard that isn't entirely in her nature. I'm wondering if the amounts of liquid nourishment we were ingesting had anything to do with it.

**flutter** · 11-25-2007, 04:31 PM

Originally Posted by iwannabeminnie

She did quite a bit of talking. I've heard that isn't entirely in her nature. I'm wondering if the amounts of liquid nourishment we were ingesting had anything to do with it.

that could be

**SamIAm717** · 11-25-2007, 05:25 PM

Hey, Mr. IWBM and IWBM are a walking party. It was always a blast to run into both of you no matter where!

Sounds like you and Mr. SamIAm (Dan) caught the same bug. He's been hacking up a lung since we got back as well. The same little rugrat that coughed on him, must have coughed on you as well!

I have yet to get my "stuff" together and get a report going. I will though! I promise. Should be a slow week at work and here's hoping I can manage it!

Great report so far!!