Monday, December 7, 2020

Higgs Beach, Key West, FL

ODOMETER: 80,549 | MILES TRAVELED: 2,604

 

by Grant

A big storm dumped about 3” rain on us overnight. Thankfully, we’re now water tight (not the case when we procured Thelma). It’s also blustery and blowing over 20 miles per hour a lot of the time. Puts the kibosh on paddling. ? 

Jana and I hit the grocery store (Publix), which has a decent amount of organic produce and options. Jana spent the rest of the day working on the GFA website and I kept plowing through logistics, paying bills, and popped across the road to Fishbusterz (a fresh seafood market) opposite Boyd’s Campground. Bloody awesome! Can’t believe we didn’t visit it sooner. They have some wonderful fresh seafood, fresh from the boat. 

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When the kids break from school, we took the puppies for a nice stretch and then headed to Higgs Beach. Jack skateboarded along the beautiful concrete jetty and we captured some photos of the sunset and our little jaunt. Higgs beach is also the site of an African slave cemetery and the Key West Aids memorial. A lot to take in and lots of amenities surrounding the beach.

We headed back to the RV and cooked up a lovely rice, tomato and fish dish. We cooked some fresh steamed shrimp (“prawns” in Aussie lingo) and feast on the bounty of the Key West fishing industry. All in all we had a lovely evening and look forward to tomorrow.

Higgs beach is also the site of an African slave cemetery and the Key West Aids memorial.

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Happy 20th Birthday, Jack!

Today, as you begin your twenties, we want to pause and celebrate the beautiful human you are. Your authenticity is a light, shining through in everything you do. You live your truth with a courage that inspires all of us. Your creativity is captivating, lifting the spirits of those who witness it. We admire your dedication to your own art and your profound connection to music, film and art in all forms.

Your unwavering selflessness, kindness and compassion are strengths that move quietly but profoundly, touching lives in ways you don’t always realize. The warmth and care you extend to others is a true reflection of your being. It’s a gift to watch you uplift those around you, always consciously mindful, always compassionate.

As you continue on your artistic journey, know that we are with you, supporting you always. We believe in your art, unlimited by commercial constraints and free from the mainstream’s narrow definitions of success. Your authentic vision, your voice, and your perspective are important and needed in this world.

Keep following your passions. Keep being you—because who you are is truly a gift to this world. Here’s to more years of creativity, joy, and the pure expression of your true self.

We love you so much, Jack. Happy 20th Birthday!

With all our love and admiration,

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