Key West
I got out the map and made decition that Keys was the new destination for me - but it turn out quite good. I begin the 200 miles trip down from Florida City to the Key West feeling not very well. I'd built myself up thinking the Florida Hostel would be my first night of experiencing real travel life. I'd turned tail at the first first hurdle and I felt defeated. I couldn't help but think all i would gain from this trip would be a large Mastercard balance and a peely tan. I phoned Dad who cheered me up, I found a great deal on Phone cards to Europe with super rates. I drove down to the Keys, reminding myself all the time how lucky I was, that I could be here. The route through the Florida Keys is one of the most beautiful roads on the planet. You have over 100 miles of bright sunshine, beautiful blue calm seas /looks like a lake/. Officially titled US-1, you follow the mile markers starting at 140 counting down to mile maker 0 in Key West next to the Court house, behind the most famous pub - Green Parrot. In Key West I checked into the Blue Marlin hotel, the most expensive place yet at $90. Unfortunately it was also the worst. Physically, room smelt really horrible. There was only one way to go. Get so drunk that my nose will stop working. So I prepared my self and start walking up the main Street - Duval street - towards Mallory Square to watch the sunset celebration. I parked myself on a bench and prepared to be moved - emotionally not physically.
The sunset did happen and it was one beautiful experience. Changing colours...little breeze... unforgettable...
So I went back to the stinky Marlin and immediately feel asleep.
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