The sun is back! We're basking in some of the best weather we have had since last spring (by traditional standards). I say "by traditional standards" because as you well know, for me the hotter the weather, the better the weather. Here its not too hot right now. Its not too cold. It is as Goldilocks would say "just right." The humidity is gone, just gone.
You'll have to excuse my jubilant behavior right now over this seemingly benign event. We had a string of rainy days. Even on wet season, we don't see weather like that for days on end, its unheard of.
So, we had a gift certificate we were high bidders on at a fundraising event for our local animal shelter. The certificate was for a 2 night stay at a hotel in Key West, and dinner at a pretty nice restaurant also in Key West. Due to our own scheduling limitations, we decided to book the trip now, because we were worried we wouldn't get to use it later since we're now moving back into "season" down here. Translation: very VERY little time off for the happy vegans. We booked the trip before the forecasters revised their predictions for mushroom-ville. We ended up going on our "vacation" at probably one of the worst weather times we could have chosen. Sadly, it reminded me of a trip we took many years ago to the Bahamas. On that 8 day trip, it rained literally for 7 days. On the last day, the sun came out as we were driving back to the airport. It was not the fault of the Bahamas, but I have never been back, and probably never will. I was so desperate for beach I actually found myself wrapped in a blanket on the beach in the pouring rain for an entire morning, sogged through to my bones practically. It was miserable.
So, there we were on our vacation in Key West. Really nice hotel, overlooking the open water of the Gulf, their pool & spa, bar and so forth. Staring at the pouring rain, watching the lightning bolts fly through the sky. Ugh. We made the best of it, for the most part. We ate like royalty for the time we were there. In fact, I took photos of almost all our meals, and plan to post them on the next entry. Our second day at the hotel, the water was so high, we watched kayakers paddling down the street. I did not take a picture of that, you'll just have to use your imagination.
So, imagine my glee when yesterday dawned as a sunny, bright day. The same day I'm leaving to come back home. To get ready for season, to get ready for no time off. Sigh.
It IS a beautiful day here. We have a forecast that indicates a stretch of amazing dry weather, a bit unusual for this time of year. Its warm, we will touch 80 today. There are puffy clouds in the perfect blue sky, little birds are singing, big birds are soaring, and I have a feeling today is going to be a really good day.
I know you're all heading back to the Keys, its that time of year. We are looking forward to seeing old friends who come year after year now. We'll take good care of all guests, new and returning, that's a given. I'm here to tell ya'..... the weather is here, and our idea of fall folliage involves rustling palm fronds. Stop by.
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