August Break – August Was… (Overwhelming)

a beer and a (passionfruit) cider from Waterfront Brewery in Key West, Florida I may have had a drink or two. Or twenty. How was your August? * I participated in August Break. You should have too. Maybe next ye...

August Break – I Believe (You Have to Be Really Drunk For This)

Turtle racing seems like both the most ridiculous thing you could do and the most hilarious. I'm honestly not sure what to think of the fact that there is a bar in Key West where this is a thing. Would you go and watch if you had the opportunity? Would you...

August Break – Yes! (I will ride in your yacht!)

Another shot of the rich and the famous. What kind of places do you think they go to in their magnificent yacht(s)? (And how much do you think it costs for upkeep of said yacht? 😬) P.S. If you are reading this post and own a yacht, feel free to invite me...

August Break – Adventure

I always love fog. To me it seems so symbolic of adventure. Like … when Frodo begins his journey in The Lord of the Rings… Or the way the garden is foggy in The Secret Garden… It's the implication that something, though we don't know what, is around the corner...

August Break – Window

The view from our hotel room at the Intercontinental Miami was an absolute stunner. Remember the sunrise from earlier this month? I seriously did not want to look away or leave the room to do anything else. Just swoon. (You can ask my husband.) * I'm a participant...

August Break – Pretty (Awesome) Weeds

In Florida, they have these trees that grow out rather than up. The roots dangle into the water, and as the tree continues to grow, it develops more and more roots, continuing to grow outward. This tree is called a Mangrove. If you get a bunch of these growing...

August Break – A Sign

All over Key West there were these signs that claimed it was "90 miles to Cuba". Well, no. Not exactly. Try 105. JFK used the "90 miles to Cuba" frequently in his speeches during the Cuban Missile Crises, and so it became known as fact. Only it wasn't. Try...

August Break – Sour

While I was in Key West, Carmen Moo-randa's was one of my favorite places to stop. Of course they have fresh Florida fruit milkshakes and smoothies, but they also had key limeade, various flavors of ice cream and sherbert, frozen chocolate coated key lime pie...

August Break – Monochrome

Wynwood Walls area in Miami, FL (July 2017) I had the hardest time finding a monochrome image for this challenge. As I was searching through my files, I found this one which I believe fits the monochrome criteria. It's also kind of funny. This particular artist...

August Break – I Love (Sunsets)

I love sunsets. I love how I don't have to get up extra early to see them. I love how much more vibrant and colorful they seem to be than sunrises. I just don't like how hard they are to find on the east coast. Luckily the Keys and Mallory Square offer some...

August Break – Metal

One thing to note: if you take the Key West Hop On Hop Off trolley tour, it stops at several hotels on the route, such as the Crowne Plaza La Concha, Casa Marina Resort, and the Best Western Key Ambassador Hotel. For those looking to save money on parking and...

August Break – One Regret

I think the one regret I always have when I travel is not having enough time to see more. For example, in this trip to Key West, we basically went straight there and then straight back. We didn't really have time to explore any of the other keys. On the one...

August Break – (Not) Daisies

We didn't see daisies in Miami, but we did see orchids, specifically at the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. I will definitely be writing a full post (or two) on Vizcaya in the future. More or less, if you ever travel down to Miami, this place is a must! Not seeing...

August Break – Favorite Color

My favorite color is blue, which you see a lot of when you are in Key West, Florida. The sky. The water. More sky. More water. :) What's your favorite color? * I'm participating in August Break. Want to join ...

August Break – Dragon

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens in Miami, Florida (July 2017) Would you believe I saw a dragon in Miami? Yeah. Me neither. * I'm participating in August Break. You should join ...

August Break – Vintage

On our way back from Key West (and, really, the whole time we were in Miami), we noticed a lot of older cars. This one that had been driven to a remote "Jumping Off Bridge" on Sugarloaf Key. These older cars were a stark contrast to the more typical SUVs, jeeps,...

August Break – I Crave

When I was in Hawai'i this past winter I got to try a piña colada for the first time. It was "free" with our luau, so why not? I'm usually not a big drinker because I often don't like the taste, but piña colada were a big win for me. After we got home from...

August Break – Love Note

Near Wynwood Walls in Miami, there were notes like this all over the sidewalk. There were funny notes, loving notes, cartoons making fun of brands (i.e. an Apple headed stick figure karate-style kicking a Microsoft headed stick figure), and, in some places,...

August Break: One Wish

fireworks (shot handheld) in Fort Lauderdale, July 2017 "If you keep on believing The dream that you wish will come true…" – A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes What's in your heart today? Is there anything you are wishing for? * Participating in Susannah...

August Break – Lavender

In case you were wondering… And no, I did not create this in Photoshop. (If I did, why would I tag #JoeAndTheJuice?) This is actually on a wall near the Wynwood Walls in Miami, Florida in front of a building where, I believe, the company has gone out of business. Joe...

August Break – Postcard

If there was ever a wall mural that should be a postcard, this is it… Also, I do believe the shadow is my husband holding up a coconut with a straw in it – definitely sums up what Key West is about. Have you ever drank out of a coconut before? What is one...

August Break – (Not) My Eyes

Wynwood Walls in Miami, FL (July 2017) How many eyes do you see? * Participate in August Break with me. You know you want ...

August Break – Glass

Shortly after we left the dock at the Bayside Marketplace in Miami, Florida for our Millionaire Row sunset cruise, I touched my camera lens with a wet finger. (I had taken a sip of water from a water bottle and spilled a bit, because I'm clumsy like that.)...

August Break – Where I (Don't) Live

One of the first things my husband and I did was ride the Hop On Hop Off Trolley around Key West. The trolley takes 90 minutes and allows you to see tourist sites, the beach, and homes of the elite all within the small 4.5 x 1.5 mile radius that encompasses...

August Break – Rose (Colored Glasses)

In Miami, Florida, there is a run down area of town where the Wynwood Walls stand. While the area is known for it's beautiful graffiti'd walls, very few artists make it into the elite fenced off section where all of the tourists go to gawk and take selfies...

August Break – Gold(en Hour)

Originally when were planning our trip to Miami, we had considered taking a short day trip to the Bahamas. (Did you know there is a boat that leaves from Fort Lauderdale and takes you to Freeport, Bahama Island?) Anyway, as it turns out, our budget was too...

IWSG #7

At the beginning of every month, as part of the Insecure Writer's Support Group, I take a look at my successes (not just in writing), share the ways I hope to improve in the next month, answer the IWSG question of the month, and provide inspiration (if I have...

August Break – Morning

view from the Intercontinental Miami As I mentioned in my last post, August is looking really hectic and crazy. I had wanted to share 30 days of Miami and Key West, but I don't think I'm going to have time to do the research required to do it well. Hence,...