Archive for September, 2009
Margie and I went to the Grand Parade at Fantasy Fest in Key West for the 1st time last year. It was quite an experience fun, but not for the faint of heart. It is a huge costume party on the streets of Key West where the participants and many of the watchers have spent much time and effort to achieve their own unique look for one of the biggest Halloween parties around. There are lots of scantily clad (maybe only body paint) men and women, costumes with some not so subtle messages, lots of creativity and humor, and even a little bit of you really should not be doing this. It is not a family event, but if you have a easygoing outlook it can be lots of fun to watch the human condition. It is great to live in a country where people have the freedom to express themselves.
We will be near Key West during Fantasy Fest, we have a sailing charter that starts Nov. 2. Come down and join us for a sail, snorkel and an evening on the edge. Just to be very clear, Margie and I have been happily together for 31 years, we have our own cabin and slightly out of date but stylish clothes that we will be wearing. If this sounds fun give us a call.
In case you can’t read it the top says- free mammograms, bottom- place breasts here
We are currently visiting Tel Aviv, Israel. What struck me this morning as we were walking around the market was both how different it was, yet how it is so much the same as being in the US. The small shops selling a cacophony of goods, the smells of fresh spices and breads is very different than the way goods are presented for sale in the states. When you buy it’s from the owner of the shop. He knows if he does a good job you will come back.
But when you talk to people one on one just like in the states and everywhere I have traveled they are helpful, welcoming, and want to show you the best parts of where they live. Having the time to get off the beaten path and get to know an area is one things I have enjoyed about cruising in our sailboat. The sailing is great but the next stop is just as much fun.
Our visit here is only for two weeks, we did not sail here this time. Someday we will cruise the Med, in the meantime nothing goes to weather like a 747.