Yoga on the beach

To start the day we are doing Yoga on the beach at 8am.  I've done Bikram yoga in Key West but am really looking forward to doing Yoga outside in nature.

Here's the view of the pine trees I had as I lay on my mat.

Such a nice setting for yoga!

I then had breakfast of pineapple coconut water & sunflower seeds.

What a great way to start the day!!

7 Fish

7 Fish is one of our favourite restaurants in KW.  Over the past few years we have generally eaten here on our last night (on the advice of our friends from PA).

Yesterday evening we booked to sit at the teeny bar that seats 4.  We were served by Fred who revealed that he owns Flaming Buoy with his partner.  How coincidental - we visited there the previous night!

We started with a Warm Grouper Sushi Roll to start.  These were extremely tasty but Ciaran felt like it was a mind game - warm sushi.

For main I had their special Hog Fish Curry.  Light, fragrant, gingery with perfectly cooked vegetables.

Ciaran ordered the excellent meatloaf.  A huge portion of Mom Food!!  

For dessert we split the most amazing gooey brownie with Flamingo Crossing Tahaitian Vanilla Ice cream.  

There were other dessert options including a sweet potato pie and some type of strawberry pie that we couldn't even consider as they had walnuts in the crust.  I am allergic to walnuts - quite severely so I don't like to sit near anyone eating walnuts and I would also be afraid to kiss Ciaran if he had eaten them.

We had a tasty Chilean Merlot with dinner.  The food in 7 Fish is spot on and consistently good.  My only gripe would be that I don't like their black plates.  I'd love if they changed to white - but I think this is a minor criticism!!

Key West Outfits

What I wore to dinner each evening

Day 1 - Dinner in Flaming Buoy

Day 2 - Dinner in 7 Fish

Day 3 - Bar food in Solo then drinks in Green Parrott

Day 4 - Santiago's Bodega

Day 5 - Sarabeths 

Day 6 - Origami

Day 7 - Braza Lena 

Day 8 - 915

Day 9 - Flaming Buoy

Flaming Buoy Fillet Co.

For dinner on our first night in Key West we ate in Flaming Buoy, which is one of our favourite places to dine.

We had our choice of tables and we took what we think is the best table.  It is a little table wedged in to a very private area.

We ordered a really delicious Malbec -  tasted so good and went really well with the steak.  

For starter, Ciaran had shrimp (or prawns as we call them in Ireland).  He enjoyed them!

I ordered off the small plates menu (salad, 3 small plates + a dessert for $22 - bargain!!) and I chose the blue cheese wedge salad to start.  I meant to ask what type of blue cheese it was but I forgot to :-(

For main, Ciaran had the NY Striploin which was huge!! He ordered it rare and it was cooked perfectly.

My main consisted of their popular lobster & mac (divine as always), steak on crispy bread (yum) and a small bowl of chilli (which I wish I had ordered a bacon wrapped scallop instead) - I left off the sour cream.

Then for dessert, on the advice of our server (Alberto from Queens), I chose the Banana Bread Toast with maple syrup & Tahaitian Vanilla Ice Cream from Flamingo Crossing.  All I can say is Wow!!  It was fantastic - I would return to Flaming Buoy in a shot for it!

Flaming Buoy is a great option for a romantic meal off the beaten path.  It's a quirky KW restaurant that is so charming.  You will enjoy it!!

Stormy weather

Lots of rain and thunderstorms here in Key West, Florida.

There was a half hour break in the weather where we sat by the Community Pool.

I also took an afternoon nap to get over the jet lag.  Ciaran was on the deck at this time and said it was unbelievably hot!!

Check out all the great vehicles I spotted on the walk to the Old Town Bakery this morning.

We also called to my parents and sisters on Southard.  My parents rented a house for the month of June.  It's a great traditional Key West Conch house with balconies.  At the top of the house is a huge bar area with large deck off it - perfect for socializing!  My sister will probably blog about it and I will link it when she does.

Air France

We flew with Air France to Paris and then on to Atlanta.  We then took a Delta flight to Key West.

I was pleasantly surprised by the levels of service from Air France and the food was possibly the best plane food I've had!

I was amazed by Charles De Gaulle airport - it was full of really high end shops including Hermes, Miu Miu and Tods.  We rushed from one flight to the other so we had no time to stop for a Laduree macaroon.

On holidays!

We leave Dublin in the lashing rain - we are on our way to the Sunshine State - Key West, Florida