Monthly Archives: February 2017

Key West Sights

Posted on February 14, 2017 by John Blanton

Some photos Things to see the first day out on Key West

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Bus To Key West

Posted on February 4, 2017 by John Blanton

January, a good month to spend a few days in Key West, Florida. But how to get there? AA flies into Miami, about 170 miles from the island. The solution becomes the tour bus from Miami to Key West. And … Continue reading →

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Ocean Drive Walk (Daytime)

Posted on February 3, 2017 by John Blanton

Did I mention we stayed a few nights at the Waldorf Towers hotel on Ocean Drive? There’s more. Ocean Drive in Miami Beach, Florida, is the place to be. If you like to party. A few blocks along this island … Continue reading →

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Heron House Key West

Posted on February 3, 2017 by John Blanton

Vacation time again and, being January, Key West seemed an ideal choice. We stayed four nights at the Heron House on Frances Street. The place is a short walk to the waterfront and points of interest. Wait a moment. Every … Continue reading →

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Bloody Sunday

Posted on February 2, 2017 by John Blanton

To understand the Battle of Waterloo you need to know some background. Napoleon Bonaparte obtained his early military experience during the French Revolution with fighting on his home island of Corsica. He rose through his successful military exploits in the … Continue reading →

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