Where it's supposed to be warm....

For a few weeks, we've been planning a trip to the Keys.  Our friends Toby and Bob invited us to stay with them and visit the Gigantic Nautical Flea Market.  It has been quite chilly in Florida (Stuart and Tampa) and we were looking forward to heading south and being someplace warm.

And one should not be wearing a sweater while in the Keys, but it was chilly!  The day we left, it was a high of 61 in Islamorada!  Not quite the warm tropics we know and love. 

Back of the Schubert's house                                 View down the canal          

Because it was a short trip and the weather was going to be cooler, we decided not to take the boat.  It was a wonderful opportunity to spend some relaxing time with friends, read and enjoy some yummy food.

Saturday morning was the Flea Market.  It was a mixture of booths:  anything and everything for boats (big stuff, little stuff, new stuff, used stuff), arts/crafts, jewelry, sham-wows.  You name it, it was there.

The weather was beautiful - sunny and warm!  After finding a few things we couldn't live without, we had lunch at a cute little place on the water.  (Not only is it Toby's favorite, all the Sheriffs and FWC people eat there.)

No matter where you are in the Keys, it is mandatory to have a drink and watch the sunset.  And we did!  From the upper deck of the Worldwide Sportsman.  It was perfect!

Then we walked over to Morada Bay for dinner.  We were seated outside, under the stars, with live music.  Dinner was delicious, the company wonderful and the weather delightful!

(Hanging out at the Morada Bar before dinner.)

We had a fun weekend with the Schuberts and appreciate them coordinating the warm, dry weather!

Afternote:  You know you're in Miami when you see the Border Patrol.  :o)