Showing posts with label Vacation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vacation. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Islamorada Day 1 Part 2

When I left you last we had spent several hours relaxing by the pool and we were heading off to get ready for dinner.


I put on my super comfy nautical maxi dress.


We drove down the road about 5 minutes to Morada Bay, a beach cafe with a wonderful little restaurant right on the beach. They had a cute shopping trailer set up as well to keep you busy while you wait. www.moradabay.com/the-beach-cafe/


A Cute colorful bar welcomes you as you walk in. There was a few minutes to wait for a table on the beach so we walked around for some pictures.




They were having a private dinner right next door that just happened to provide us with the most relaxing guitar jazz music through out dinner...bonus!



We snapped a couple of pictures of the sun heading down and then our table was ready.


They sat us right by the water so I was happy!


Brought us some olive tapenade and started to light all the candles and lanterns.



Isn't the view amazing? I had never actually had dinner on the beach in the sand. It really was the coolest experience.




He ordered the coconut crusted grouper with fresh veggies and old bay cream sauce, while I had the grouper ceviche. They were both fantastic...nothing like fresh fish. It was just what we wanted.


After stuffing ourselves we leaned back, had another drink and listened to the live music and the wind blowing in the palms.



We stumbled back to our room drunk on relaxation. Pulled open the balcony door to hear the breeze and slept like we were in a comma until morning. It was a perfect first day in paradise. 

Hope you are having a lovely Tuesday!

Monday, August 12, 2013

Islamorada Day 1 Part 1

It was time for a vacation. If I don't see the ocean once a year I start to get ancy. Plus we needed some time to breath and get ready for a lot changing in our lives. I had never been to the Keys and neither has Super Man so we were excited to check it out. We hopped on a plane and landed in Miami. She welcomed us bright and cheerfully.


We grabbed a rental car and started our drive, driving in is really the way to go its so easy and beautiful!


I was in charge of navigating and I have to say only two turns from Miami to the Keys ...I nailed it!


We stopped for necessities.


And followed the aqua trimmed highway until we saw the ocean water peek out to greet us and then all of the sudden we were on the islands.


Things immediately started to slow down and the breeze picked up.


The views kept getting better and next thing we knew we arrived at our own little private island haven. www.casamorada.com


Followed the trail to the reception where some friendly ladies asked us to sit and placed some welcome treats in our hands.



With a tour of the property and I could feel my body relaxing...maybe it was the drink or maybe my surroundings. I didn't really care it was wonderful!


Our suite was cool and peaceful 






We threw our bags down threw on swimsuits and headed for the water.


We walked around the amazing garden that made us feel like we were in another country. Everything was so quite and peaceful and each little nook was more beautiful than the last.




Met some friends then decided to commit to a location to lay around until dinner time.







We found a tree top cabana all to ourselves so we settled in for some naps and reading.



After dosing off I decided to take a dip in the pool to cool down a bit.



We had it all to ourselves so we floated until the sun started to go down...



After chatting with the friendly bartender and getting some recommendations on dinner we ran back up to the room to get ready for dinner and the sunset. 

It's amazing how being in this place for only about 3 hours I already felt my muscles loosen, and peace surround me. I was already in love and I hadn't even seen the sunset.
To be continued tomorrow...

Happy Monday!