A view toward the Atlantic Ocean pier at Casa Marina Resort in Key West. Poolside drinks and lunch—and two cute waiters—were courtesy of Stephen Murray Smith, our host from the Key West Business Guild. Others on the press junket include my e-buddy Joe Jervis, Father Tony, EDGE's Michael Lavers, SiriusXM's Frank DeCaro, LOGO's Mike Diamond and Josh Koll and Josh Hellman.
The morning began with a poolside breakfast at Big Ruby's Guesthouse—there are banana trees literally growing next to the pool—and then the LGBT Historic Trolley Tour. (You really really want Ms. Vee as a tour guide.) You'll probably see me in the background for Mike Diamond's segment for LOGO's Trip Out. Then poolside at the historic Casa Marina, originally built on 1920 by railroad magnate Henry Flagler.
Conch fritters and smoked fish dip. BTW, if you're a native of Key West you're known as a "conch". If you've lived here for at least seven years, you're a "freshwater conch".
@rod thanks for bringing us along albeit via cyber tourism
Posted by: Tim | 24 October 2009 at 16:05
nice. hope to hear more!
Posted by: ff | 24 October 2009 at 18:29
the food and ocean looks divine.
so wish i was there.
thanks for the photos, more please!
Posted by: Shane Moseley | 24 October 2009 at 23:33
Rod, I hope you are having a blast in Key West I love it there. Enjoy your stay and please more photos.
Posted by: MRCHOCOLATE615 | 25 October 2009 at 01:18
enjoy the sunshine and warmth...
Posted by: nathans | 25 October 2009 at 04:03
I love Key West. My partner and I plan on buying a small home there within the next year or so. Please post more pictures!!!!
Posted by: darksun3z | 25 October 2009 at 12:25
I need to visit Key West someday. I've never been.
Posted by: libhomo | 25 October 2009 at 14:29
This is great Rod. Wish you would post more photos from your travels. I'd love to visist Key West I have never been. Omg and the beach looks great!
Posted by: Samuel I | 25 October 2009 at 14:43
wow rod
beautiful!
you deserve it
enjoy!
Posted by: alicia banks | 25 October 2009 at 15:07