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Saturday 19 December – part eight: “I feel dizzy and tired now....”
I don’t think we lucked out with the sunset as much. We did get some beautiful red skies, after the sun went down, but they weren’t as good as I had been hoping for. I thought maybe they would be a bit more spectacular, but never mind. The whole thing had turned out to be so much fun, thanks to the company, the dolphin sightings and the food and drink that I wasn’t too bothered about the sunset. I was just glad that we hadn’t been amongst the masses at Mallory Square to watch it.
All the people in Mallory Square Can you tell how windy it was out on the water?
We got back at around 6.00 and it was once I got off the boat and on to dry land that the effect of all the champagne we had drunk began to hit me. I knew that, of the first variety that we were presented with, the four of us had consumed three bottles of that one and how much we’d all had after that, I don’t know. I strongly suspect that I’d probably had at least two bottles of champagne that night, if not a bit more... I suddenly felt very dizzy and walking in a straight line was pretty hard work.
Despite how bad I felt by now, I don’t think I looked too bad...
We staggered back towards the hotel, getting some photos on the way and, despite my state, some of my shots came out pretty well, so I can’t have been that bad.
I did have to go slowly and I felt myself getting very tired very easily. I guess that’s what happens when you have a lot of alcohol with chronic fatigue, as that’s definitely the most I’ve ever drunk since coming down with this.
Finally we made it back to the room and, even though it was only 6.15, I was absolutely shattered and felt like it was a lot later. I lay down to sleep and Mark insisted on me drinking lots of water, which I dutifully did.
Unfortunately, that didn’t have the greatest impact on me and soon I was being sick, I think more from the water than anything else, something that Mark also thought as well, as it wasn’t just me saying that.
Then I feel asleep until about 9.00. I woke up for a while and settled back to sleep until around 1.00. After that, I think both of us dozed more than slept. The noise tonight outside was amazing, compared to the night before. There sounded like there were trucks out there and some very loud music playing. I guess Key West really comes to life on a Saturday night, but we could’ve done without hearing it.
The weather today was hot and sunny with temperatures in the 70s. The best thing today was the sunset cruise. The worst thing today was being sick. The funniest thing today was Jim, our first driver on the Old Town Trolley Tour. Today we tried taking the Old Town Trolley Tour And the result was we found it to be really useful and a lot of fun. The most magical moment today was visiting the Southernmost Point.
By the way, this brings the road trip to Key West to an end. We're off on our Switzerland road trip on Friday morning, so rather than starting the second WDW segment before we go away, I'll wait until we're back, so watch out for that in the WDW trip reports forum towards the end of the month.
Nice sunset shots! Sorry you were sick after the cruise. Maybe it was the rocking of the boat combined with the alcohol once you hit land. Great TR! Thanks for all the great photos!!
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Ah the romance, the Champaign, the company and the three s’s Sun, sea, and sick! (to be fair her medication probably added to this)
Cheryl’s immortal words when standing on the dock I’ don’t feel too good. what did i do well i had a good laugh at her Predicament. She for once did'nt take many photo's during the trip due to fact she was drinking the plonk, eating the cheese and talking to the other couple for most of the cruise. Apart from the cloud this was a fantastic way to spend a late afternoon. would highly recommend.
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I liked the sunset pictures - a different prespective with all the clouds, but still neat.
Sorry you got sick Cheryl. I hope you felt better then next day and didn't have much of a hangover.
Have fun on your road trip to Switzerland - that sounds fun!
Love all your pictures of the sunset! The red skies were really cool. So sorry the Key West portion of your TR is coming to an end. Looking forward to your WDW portion to come. Have a fantastic time in Switzerland, you a TR for that too. Can't wait until you get back.
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Sorry to hear that the cruise,Champagne & the walk home did not agree with you. all the pics from Key West. Have a safe & fun time in Switzerland!! Looking forward to the next installment of this trip!
That sunset cruise really looks nice. I'm making a note to see the sunset in Key West by boat if possible. When I think about it, maybe I should just keep a note pad handy when I read your TRs, since I get so many ideas what to do from reading! Anyway, enjoy Switzerland and I can't wait to hear about round 2 at WDW when you return!
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and how much we’d all had after that, I don’t know. I strongly suspect that I’d probably had at least two bottles of champagne that night, if not a bit more... 
I suddenly felt very dizzy and walking in a straight line was pretty hard work. 
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We're off on our Switzerland road trip on Friday morning, so rather than starting the second WDW segment before we go away, I'll wait until we're back, so watch out for that in the WDW trip reports forum towards the end of the month. 
Glad it was a great time!
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what did i do well i had a good laugh at her Predicament. She for once did'nt take many photo's during the trip due to fact she was drinking the plonk, eating the cheese and talking to the other couple for most of the cruise.
Apart from the cloud this was a fantastic way to spend a late afternoon. would highly recommend.
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Thanks for chiming in! 
at Cheryl being drunk and I can see her trying to walk a straight line! Mark, you should have made her try to!! 
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all the pics from Key West. Have a safe & fun time in Switzerland!! Looking forward to the next installment of this trip!
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