At the Blue Heaven Rendezvous

On our last day, we had planned to go on a kayaking tour. We woke up to rain, heavy winds, and a call from the kayak guide. No kayaking today. I was disappointed, but now it's just a reason that we'll have to go back. The day was much improved by breakfast at Blue Heaven. Jimmy Buffett sings a song about the Blue Heaven Rendezvous. We never figured out whether the restaurant or the song came first, but we did find out that Jimmy once did an impromptu concert there and sang that song. On our way out, a couple offered to take this picture for us. It was their third day in Key West and the third day they'd eaten breakfast there.
Our wedding was not the end of our journey to wedded bliss. Here we are at Mile 0 on U.S. Highway 1. A new beginning on our road...

On our last day in Key West, we had lunch at B.O.'s Fish Wagon. Our friend Scott had recommended it to us. His description was perfect and we knew exactly when we'd found it. It looks like a strong wind might blow it down. An eclectic mix of woods and metals make up the "building" and large spools serve as tables. David had one of their world-famous conch sandwiches and I ate a deep-fried hot dog. Delicious!
The sunset cooperated on our last evening at Mallory Square with a beautiful display before fading into the clouds. We finished our day where we'd begun - back to Blue Heaven for dinner in their beautiful candlelit courtyard.

The next day, we woke up early and headed north to the Clearwater airport. It's strange to think that in just one day, we watched the sun rise over the keys and saw traces of remaining snow on the north side of our yard. Key West is a place that I'm sure will call us back someday.