New Years Eve started off for me with a quick drive to Big Pine Key. We grabbed lunch at the Cracked Egg Cafe, and then headed to National Key Deer Refuge.
Due to the time we were there, I didn't expect to catch any deer, but I was in search of the infamous alligator who hangs out and swims around. I was able to spot him in the water slowly submerging and surfacing at various parts of the water, then after about 30 minutes of trying to get a good shot on him, he popped up right next to me, and climbed out of the water as if he was posing on a stage for me.
While walking around trying to grab a good shot of the alligator I was able to come across these big iguanas!
After some fun shooting here, it was time to head back to Key West. Took a shower, did post processing on the images, then cooked some Tuna which was caught behind my house by my neighbor, along with brocoli and a salad.
Our neighbors invited us to join them on the infamous Duval Street for a New Years eve extravaganza I'd never forget.
Around 10pm the streets began getting packed.
They told me CNN was in town to broadcast the famouse "Sushi" drop and I had no clue what they were talking about. So they laughed and took me over to the Bourbon Street Pub. As we approached there were hundreds of people watching live performances by female impersonators until it was time for one of the female impersonators to load up into a giant red slipper and drop to bring in the New Year.
After watching a few songs being performed, the crowd in attendance wasn't the crowd I was intrigued in being around so we moved on. We headed over to Schooner Warf
to watch the famouse Pirate Wench drop and bring in the New Years.
The "After Hours" yacht was definately the place to be if you could weasel your way aboard and enjoy their private party.
We couldn't get aboard the "After Hours" yacht, so we had to tough it out at on the dock and wait for the Wench to drop. Finally it was time!
After she dropped they released white winged dove to bring in the New Year, and she gave the crowd a generous Thank You for everyone that attended.
I enjoyed my time out in the evening, but if you attempt this one year, expect it to be MAJORLY CROWDED by tourists!
