Last time we saw Key West was in 1981 when we lived on Stock Island. We had been forewarned there were a lot of changes, and there were! It certainly lost it's old Florida feeling but nice to see it again. We drove down Duval Street and saw some of our old stomping grounds.
The famous Sloppy Joe's Bar
We had some good times in Sloppy Joes.
The 6-toed cats are still in residence at the Ernest Hemingway House.
Mallory Square has really changed! Unfortunately, we missed being there for the sunset.
Bruce used to work in Truman Annex.
During the time we lived in Key West, the Mariel Boatlift, which was a mass immigration of Cubans to the US, occurred. Many of the boats were confiscated and Truman Annex was overwhelmed with confiscated boats placed on the hard and at their docks. In all 125,000 Cubans fled to American shores in 1,700 boats between 15 April and 30 October overwhelming the US Coast Guard. If I remember right these boats were later auctioned.
Yes, we were there when Key West seceded from the US. Bruce was stopped on his way to work and asked what his business was. When he responded he was on his way to work, they allowed him to travel on his way. Lol
We proudly fly the Conch Republic flag on the Sea Hawk.
Still waiting for a weather window to the Bahamas
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