My treadmill workout looked like this:
Minutes | Incline | Speed |
0-5 | 1.0 | 6.5 |
5-15 | 1.0 | 9.0 for 15 sec., 4.0 for 45 sec. |
15-21 | 1.0 | 9.5 for 20 sec., 4.0 for 40 sec. |
21-25 | 1.0 | 10.0 for 15 sec., 4.0 for 40 sec. |
25-30 | 7.0 | 4.5 |
After our workouts were complete, we headed back to our bungalow to shower before eating an apple and catching the first boat back to the mainland. Our plans for the day took us to Key West, the southernmost key of the Florida Keys.
After a 30 minute drive, we arrived at Key West and our stomachs were seriously grumblin’. We needed breakfast fast.
We found an adorable little creperie and grabbed a table outside. When we walked into the creperie, the delicious aroma of pastries and crepes filled the air. We decided to split a butter croissant while waiting for our breakfasts to come out. This was hands down the best croissant I’ve ever had. It was doughy, light and buttery. Perfection.
For my main meal, I opted for an omelet filled with spinach, goat cheese, onion, tomato and mushroom. Ryan also ordered an omelet and we both raved about our meals.Once our bellies were sufficiently full, we headed to Duval Street to begin a day of exploration and sight seeing.
We walked around for a couple of hours and eventually headed to Ernest Hemingway’s house for a tour.
It was really neat to learn about such a well-respected author. I always seem to most enjoy the random tid-bits of information about their personal lives.
For instance, Ernest Hemingway purchased his home in Key West for around $7,000. One time, when he was out of town, unbeknownst to him, his wife at the time (he had four wives over the course of his life), decided to put in a pool… that cost $20,000! When he returned, he was flabbergasted and handed his wife a penny, telling her she spent all of his money and could now have his very last cent.
She had the 1934 penny imbedded in the cement of the pool deck where it remains to this day. Though Ryan and I both enjoyed the various anecdotes about Hemingway’s life, our favorite part about the property was definitely the 6-toed cats!
There are 45 cats that live on the property and every single one is descended from Ernest Hemmingway’s famous 6-toed cat.
The cats were seriously adorable, so we stuck one in my purse and now have a little playmate for Sadie!
Just kidding. 😉 Our next stop took us to the southernmost point of the United States for a quick photo op.
Once we checked that little stop off our “must see” list, we headed back to Duval Street for more sight seeing.
Eventually we started to get hungry again, so Ryan purchased some conch fritters from a nearby street vendor.
For those of you skeptical about the deliciousness of conch like I was, fear not! Conch is some pretty tasty stuff… especially when dipped in key lime mustard.
With our appetites officially sparked, we walked another two blocks before stumbling upon Bagatelle, a cute restaurant with plenty of outdoor seating.
With some persuasion from our waiter, we began our meal by splitting a bowl of seafood chowder that was incredibly creamy and full of chunky potatoes and shellfish.For my main meal, I ordered a grilled mahi mahi sandwich with a side salad. Our waiter also brought us a plate of fries to share because they were “too good to pass up.”
I realize the portion of fish looks tiny in the above picture, but it was actually quite generous! I ate it all, as well as about 3/4 of the plate of fries.Though everything was delicious, Ryan’s Cuban sandwich stole the show. Hands down the best Cuban sandwich I’ve ever tasted. According to our waiter, the pork in the Cuban is marinated for four hours before being slow cooked. It’s a winner!
After lunch, we walked around for a bit and I purchased a little decal for the back of my car.
Totally kidding. Is that not the ugliest vizsla you’ve ever seen? Sadie would be ashamed.
On our way back to our car, we grabbed some dessert.
Ryan and I shared a medium cup of pumpkin and cinnamon swirled custard. It was fantastic and satisfied our sweet tooth.
We then headed back to Little Palm Island to relax a bit before dinner.
And that’s where I’ll leave off for the time being… Ryan just woke up and we have more honeymooning to do today! 😀
Hope you guys are doing well!
Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says
What a great time!! I’m glad you were able to pull together something fun with such short notice. And I kind of want a six-toed cat now!!
They have Kohr Bros in Florida?? I thought it was just a Jersey Shore thing- in any case, we never get the cinnamon or pumpkin flavors up here!!
Angela says
Looks like you are having a lovely honeymoon so far!
Courtney @ Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life says
You guys look like you’re having a blast! I would too with all that yummy food…oh yeah, and not to forget you’re a newlywed! Yayyyy! 🙂
Brittany (A Healthy Slice of Life) says
How fun!! Duval Street brings back memories (or the lack there of ;)) of my freshmen year of college spring break- craziness!!
Love reading about your honeymoon- have a wonderful day!
Leanne (Simplicitlee) says
Those cats are super cute 🙂
Lindsey says
You both look like you’re having the BEST time!!! Have fun! 🙂
Shannon @ Philadelphia Phitness Pharmacy says
Such an early post for vacation! haha I think before you leave you should definitely snag one of those 6 toed cats to take home to be with Sadie. It can be a belated wedding present..
Caitlin (EatFeats) says
That custard! YUM!
Meg says
That is some neon ice cream, haha! I bet it was delicious, though 😀
I love love love conch! And all kinds of fishy things – ya’ll look like you’re having an amazing time – SO happy for you two 😀
Hope says
Looks like you are having a great honeymoon so far!! 🙂 That ice cream looks great!! 🙂
Alyssa says
I loooove Key West! I spent my 21st birthday there. If you go back, be sure to check out the KINO Sandal factory – really cheap handmade leather sandals in so many colors and styles. SO cute!
Katrina says
I loved Key West! Mostly the Hog’s Breath beer 😉
Happy Honeymoon!
Nic says
I’m so happy that you are having a great time! Happy to hear that everything worked out in the end after all!
Emma says
So happy your enjoyed my home, yesterday was a good day for visiting, wasn’t sunny but nice and uncommonly cool. Have an amazing rest of your honeymoon in the beautiful Keys.
Jess@atasteofconfidence says
I was in the Keys a few years ago- I loved the cats at Hemingway’s- there were so many!
Amanda (Eating Up) says
I love Hemingway! Those are such neat facts!
Andrea says
The Keys are great! I loved Hemingway’s house and the kitties.
Holly @ couchpotatoathlete says
I love the penny story!!! What a riot.
Looks like a wonderful time — have a great day!
Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman says
Such a fun honeymoon. You guys seem truly happy.
Gillian Young says
This looks like such a great getaway! I’m loving all the seafood, yum!
Kelly says
Love the six toed cats! So cute. Enjoy more honemooning today!
Becca says
Looks like you guys are having a great time! How fun!? I may or may not have actually stolen a six-toed cat if i were there, and may or may not actually be going there right now to get one…
seriously though, how cute!
Maddie says
Hi! I’ve recently found your blog through fitsugar and I’m hooked! I’m trying to improve my fitness and healthy eating and you’re full of inspiration for me. (I’m getting married next year so have had a read through your wedding planning posts too!)
I was wondering about the treadmill workouts that you post, are the speeds in miles or kilometres? I’m thinking about trying today’s and wanted to make sure I’m doing it right!
Your honeymoon looks great, hope you continue having a wonderful time!
Jenn says
omg i LOVE bagatelle! if you get a chance, i would definitely recommend going there for dinner! they have a beautiful menu that is more “upscale” and delicious! their bloody mary’s are to die for also 🙂
Graze With Me says
We have two cats and they are both 6-toed. Wonder if they’re related…?
Have a great honeymoon!
sarah k @ the pajama chef says
that omelet looks serious amazing! and key lime mustard? wow!!
virginia @ytotheummy says
ugghh those cats are cute, but abnormal growths on anything CREEP ME OUTTT.
Sara says
Aaaah! A six toed cat!? Weird. 🙂 Looks like you guys are having a fun honeymoon.
Gavi @ GaviGetsGoing! says
It looks like you’re having a wonderful time on your Honeymoon! Are ALL the cats 6-toed?? Enjoy your stay on the Keys! 🙂
Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes says
Looks like you are having an amazing time!
shayari says
That resort looks so beautiful! I bet it beats that underwater hotel room 😉 haha.
angie says
Its awesome that you still do your workouts when you are on vacation…. I know I do! Those cats are so cute! Have a great time in Key West!
Sarah-Mae @ Eat, Run, Knit says
Your trip looks amazing!!! I’m so glad you’re having a wonderful time!
Jessica says
Ernest Hemingway’s house looks so cool. The story of the pool and the penny is quite funny!
All the best to you both. Have a wonderful time!
Laura @ Backstage Pass says
Looks like you had a fun-filled day!
The six-toed cats are adorable 🙂 And how cool to have toured Ernest Hemingway’s home.
And as for the food… I think all of us readers are living vicariously through you this week! Everything looks delectable.
Have fun!
Katy (The Singing Runner) says
Looks like you are having an amazing time! I’m so glad this worked out for you! 🙂
Continue to enjoy your honeymoon!
Rachel @ The Avid Appetite says
Sounds like so much fun! Wishing I had some of that pumpkin-cinnamon custard right now…
John Sullivan says
I found your blog because I constantly search for “Hemingway”. One of Hemingway’s most favorite foods was a peanut butter and Bermuda onion sandwich – so he had “peanut butter fingers” alot:-)
Jenna says
That resort looks so beautiful! I bet it beats that underwater hotel room 😉 haha.
Laurel says
Looks like you are having a great time! My boyfriend and I just stayed in Key West in June and ate at La Creperie! I had the cinnamon sugar crepes and still dream about them.
erica says
your honeymoon looks amazing so far! 🙂
loving all the updates…blogging and working out on your honeymoon. you’re my hero!
six toed cats. very interesting!
Annette says
I loved your workout from this morning- way to add some sprints into it all and get your heart pumping. Sounds like a lot of fun in the Keys!
Bb says
I’m so glad you’re enjoying the keys with your HUSBAND 😉 the hotel room is gorgeous and the food looks incredible! Have fun I’m looking forward to reading the recaps 🙂
Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn says
This brings me back to my last spring break! I spent it with my family on Key West and it was BEAUTIFUL 🙂
If you get to go back during your honeymoon, definitely stop at the Hog’s Breath restaurant and saloon. It sounds sketchy, but it is SUCH a great place for delicious food and definitely has character – they even sell merchandise! The restaurant is crazy-cool looking, too.
Also, the Ernest Hemingway House was so much fun! I remember the story about the penny, it made me smile 🙂
Shanna, Like Banana says
Stop blogging and get back to err, consumating 😉
Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers says
don’t worry – there’s been plenty of that 😀
Lauren says
Pumpkin/cinnamon swirl custard??? Holy YUM!
Camille @ La Bella Vita says
Looks like you are having a great trip! I love that your outfits are so bright and seem to pop with the colours of the area. It looks like you are somewhere tropical even though you stayed close to home.
carlee says
everything looks delicious and it looks like you guys are having lots of fun!! i so wish i was on a vacation right now. but no, im here studying stupid physics. hehe
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
Key West is such a fun place. I remember Ernest Hemmingway’s house and the immense number of cats!! Glad to see you’re having fun!
Keri says
Aww I love Key West. And visiting the Hemmingway house was my favorite thing when I was there. Have a wonderful honeymoon!
kim @ girlevolving says
My husband and I have a 6-toed kitty! She’s so sweet and we love her extra toes!