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Downtown Cedar Key

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Cedar Key is a very low-key, relaxing place.  Some days are best just spent relaxing, which is what we have been up to this week.  On Wednesday we drove down to Crystal River, and had lunch with 24 full-time RV’ers.  Unfortunately, we did not have time to talk with everyone, but did get to see Karen, Al, Phil and Rudee, fellow Amazon workers.  We also met several couples that have been on the road for close to 10 years.  When Dan asked them what they would do differently, they all said “start earlier!!”   This is a common theme that we hear from others, and one of the many reasons we decided to do this now, instead of waiting until we “retire.”

Thursday we met a group of folks from this campground for pizza at the Tiki Bar that is just down the road.  It was started by another Rv’ing couple that came to Cedar Key four years ago, fell in love with the place, and then decided to stay.

And of course, we took time to watch the sunset again.  It just never gets old.

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Friday we decided to take Makena for a long walk, and went to downtown Cedar Key, which is just a short 1.5 mile walk from the campground (anything under 10 miles is a “short” walk for us after working at Amazon!!)

Here’s some photos from our walk.

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hmm, a nice snack

hmm, a nice snack

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Quote for the day:  “Peace is seeing the sunset and knowing who to thank.” – author unknown

 

Greetings from Cedar Key, FL

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We arrived in Cedar Key on the 2nd of January, in a rather chilly, rainy day.  As with the rest of the country, it has been colder than normal here.  Today has been the nicest day, but Tuesday night it will dip into the 20’s, but it should be back in the “normal” 70’s by the end of the week (we hope!).

Sunset Isle at Cedar Key

Sunset Isle at Cedar Key

Sunset Isle

Sunset Isle

 

The park here is small, but is full of friendly people.  They have a small clubhouse, and have nightly “jam sessions” for anyone that plays an instrument.  Last Thursday there were 3 guys on acoustic guitars, a banjo and slack guitar player, a violinist and a gal with a Peruvian drum, that looks like a box, but has snares inside, so it sounds just like a regular drum.  I know my brother Jerry, and brother-in-law Doug would fit right in with this group of talented folks.  (and George, there was a lady playing the spoons that would give you a run for your money!!)

We met up with another couple whose blog we follow, Chris and Cherie of Technomadia (http://www.technomadia.com/).  We have learned a lot from following their blog, and they are great people.  Saturday they did a live, video streamed presentation on the lithium batteries that they use to power their 1961 bus conversion that they live in.

We also drove into downtown Cedar Key, which many people describe as Key West 50 years ago.  Kayaking, fishing and bicycling are the main things to do here.

low tide - lots of mud

low tide – lots of mud

Given the weather, we have not spent much time in town yet.  Since we will be here for a month, there is no rush to do anything.  The tide did not come in on Friday, as the wind was coming in from the North.

brrr!

brrr!

They have a lot of boat tours and fishing charters, but we will wait until the weather is a lot warmer, so we don’t look as cold as these folks on the boat!!

Today there will be a get together to watch the football games (hosted by a 49ers fan!).  We hope everyone stays warm and safe the next few days!

Quote for the day:  “The sun did not shine. It was too wet to play. So we sat in the house. All that cold, cold, wet day.”   – Dr. Seuss  The Cat in the Hat