Cayo Hueso

24 April, 2013

The original Spanish name of idyllic Key West, Florida where we finally found the sun yesterday was Cayo Hueso.

As our prebooked kayaking tour was scheduled in the afternoon we were able to join the "Harry Truman tour" in the morning then grab a quick bite before our adventure. Key West is one of our favourite ports and we were thrilled that we could take full advantage of our time there. I felt sorry for the people on the Carnival Imagination that was also in Port; they only had a few hours to experience this lovely island.

Our pictures tell the story of our day.

Our lovely little Navigator (left) in port beside the Carnival Imagination

Beer at 9:00am for only $US2

Perhaps Key Lime Pie is a better breakfast option

White sand beaches

Swish hotels

Pretty timber houses come in all sizes

Only 90 miles from Cuba


The US Navy has a strange looking ship moored in the Harbour.

We weren't allowed to take pictures inside the Little White House

So that was our morning. We had reacquainted ourselves with the Key West area and learnt a lot about President Harry Truman during our visit to the Little White House.

We passed many vessels on our way to the island nature reserve for our kayaking adventure

Our Kayaking guide looking for a spot to drop anchor

Back seat driver 

The frontman is responsible for steering

"They only sting a little bit" says our kayaking guide

Still dry after an hour on the water

He drives this big boat better than he steers a kayak

Traditional Rum Punch after a successful ocean journey

Goodbye nature reserve  (left) that we circumnavigated in our kayaks

Our magical day ended with Dinner at The Captain's Table

The Water Demon

 7 February 2012

Our excursion today took us a few miles away from the port in Key West, Florida to meet the Water Demon and take our White Knuckle Thrill Boat Ride.

I enjoyed this excursion where we were lifejacketed and restrained in a jet boat, the Water Demon, for an exploration of the sparkling clear waters around Key West. I admit to uttering a few screams as the boat twisted and turned and did a 360 degree spin. As we sped along we got to see lovely beaches and waterfront resorts while learning a few facts about the history of the area.

Our thrill ride in the Water Demon

I love the feeling of having a breeze blow through my hair while on the water on a warm day. This excursion was right up my alley and I would happily sign up again if I find myself on a Regent cruuise that stops in Key West.

Safety briefing

Clear waters

We avoided the telegraph poles

The smile didn't leave my face for the whole ride

A perfect day

Refreshing spray

A resort and sandy beach