{"id":1176,"date":"2016-03-20T22:14:44","date_gmt":"2016-03-20T22:14:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thewachs.com\/wachsacrossamerica\/?p=1176"},"modified":"2016-03-31T00:19:33","modified_gmt":"2016-03-31T00:19:33","slug":"palm-sunday-on-geiger-key","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/thewachs.com\/wachsacrossamerica\/2016\/03\/20\/palm-sunday-on-geiger-key\/","title":{"rendered":"Palm Sunday on Geiger Key"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On our drive down\u00a0to Key West we could tell Brielle wasn&#8217;t feeling too great and this morning she was worse. \u00a0She had a fever and it was Sunday so doctor options were limited. \u00a0We doped her up with Tylenol to try to get through the day. \u00a0Despite the fever she was very excited because our friends Bill and Karen Miller (who we visited in <a href=\"http:\/\/thewachs.com\/wachsacrossamerica\/2016\/02\/19\/the-millers\/\">Mobile<\/a>) were in Key West on holiday along with some other church friends, Hollis and Rae. \u00a0They were all going out to Geiger Key to stroll on Boca Chica beach and so we decided to tag\u00a0along. \u00a0We followed them as they rode their scooters and when the road ran out we hopped on our bikes and rode until even the trail petered out.<br \/>\n<a title=\"Riding on Geiger Key\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/136797225@N05\/25792797820\/in\/album-72157665893761540\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/farm2.staticflickr.com\/1482\/25792797820_b6cbaf8c2c_n.jpg\" alt=\"Riding on Geiger Key\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><script src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>This place seemed to be where the locals hang out to avoid the busy beaches of Key West. \u00a0As we strolled we saw lots of sand crabs, hermit crabs, snails, sponges and other sea things. \u00a0Karen is like a\u00a0cross between a kid and the crocodile hunter. \u00a0She was so excited by all the creatures and she could spot things that I&#8217;d otherwise pass by. \u00a0Then she&#8217;d pick the thing up to show the kids or let them hold.<br \/>\n <a title=\"Karen found a hermit crab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/136797225@N05\/25460890904\/in\/album-72157665893761540\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/farm2.staticflickr.com\/1709\/25460890904_033faac4e5_n.jpg\" alt=\"Karen found a hermit crab\" width=\"320\" height=\"236\" \/><\/a><script src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>There was this driftwood hut out on the beach that legend says was lived in and built by some dude using only things he found that washed up on the beach. \u00a0It was pretty cool in a funky, Boulder sort of way. \u00a0Lots of random things strapped on to or dangling from the wood. \u00a0Bottles, cans, bottle openers, shoes, corks, bags, scarfs, nets, buoys, scooters&#8230;.yeah, there is a beat up old motor scooter out there. \u00a0While the group walked on further Brielle and I stayed at the hut because she was tired and the shade of the hut made her feel better. \u00a0As we sat there I imagined living at that spot&#8230;and on a day like this it wouldn&#8217;t be too shabby a place to live!<br \/>\n<a title=\"Swing at the beach hut\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/136797225@N05\/25973111392\/in\/album-72157665893761540\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/farm2.staticflickr.com\/1641\/25973111392_028cc374b0_n.jpg\" alt=\"Swing at the beach hut\" width=\"240\" height=\"320\" \/><\/a><script src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><a title=\"Dacen found a scooter\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/136797225@N05\/26065656315\/in\/album-72157665893761540\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/farm2.staticflickr.com\/1671\/26065656315_320747a972_n.jpg\" alt=\"Dacen found a scooter\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><script src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>After our stroll we all went to Babalus for lunch. \u00a0The kids are always pretty psyched when we eat out because its pretty rare for us to do. \u00a0They sat at their own table while the 6 adults shared another table. \u00a0It was fun hanging out and talking with our friends&#8230;.part of our church family.<\/p>\n<p>After lunch the 5 Wachs went to the yacht club to use the pool. \u00a0Leo&#8217;s campground, where we&#8217;re staying, has an agreement with the yacht club so campers can use the facilities. \u00a0Its a nice area with a marina, beach area and a nice pool. \u00a0The cool water felt great and if Brielle was still feeling crappy, the pool at least made her forget her pain for awhile. \u00a0That girl LOVES to swim. \u00a0We swam until the wind started picking up and JUST as we got in the truck it was like a water faucet turned on&#8230;.it was a deluge!<\/p>\n<p>By the time we got home (about 10 minutes) it was just barely sprinkling. \u00a0We hit the showers and then the boys and I played a game of Lords of Scotland. \u00a0This is a really clever (and cheap) card game that I usually win. \u00a0However, both boys beat me this time with Caden eeking out a win over Dacen&#8230;.but it was close. \u00a0Caden is the new trophy holder!<\/p>\n<p>I could try to give you some excuse why we did not go to church today but any I came up with\u00a0would probably be lame. \u00a0It is Palm Sunday Huckster, you should have gone to church! \u00a0Hopefully God will forgive me.<\/p>\n<div id=\"flickr_72157665893761540_7192\"><div class=\"slickr-flickr-slideshow landscape medium \"><div class=\"active\"><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1463\/26065657715_b27fdf1562.jpg\" title=\"Driving US 1\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Driving US 1<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1703\/25463058303_63057e0fff.jpg\" title=\"The blue water\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>The blue water<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1535\/25999316621_871c3118e8.jpg\" title=\"Ava at Leo&#039;s\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Ava at Leo's<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1567\/25999316691_b71507a141.jpg\" title=\"The golden hour\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>The golden hour<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1464\/25973110482_d325a805fb.jpg\" title=\"Big heavy shoes\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Big heavy shoes<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1494\/25999316821_e48d2d8436.jpg\" title=\"Relaxin&#039;\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Relaxin'<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1624\/25460890074_9b1ced1262.jpg\" title=\"Ahhhhhh\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Ahhhhhh<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1560\/26065655115_8a0483815d.jpg\" title=\"The girls\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>The girls<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1683\/25460889054_545834f853.jpg\" title=\"Hunts and Millers\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Hunts and Millers<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1482\/25792797820_b6cbaf8c2c.jpg\" title=\"Riding on Geiger Key\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Riding on Geiger Key<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1520\/25463057883_eb3ea81bce.jpg\" title=\"Beach combing\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Beach combing<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1595\/25973112672_7949106f71.jpg\" title=\"Karen hunting wildlife\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Karen hunting wildlife<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1568\/26039717066_9f5e43518f.jpg\" title=\"Bill found a sponge\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Bill found a sponge<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1632\/25792800600_03aa19a934.jpg\" title=\"Hollis shows the boys something\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Hollis shows the boys something<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1642\/25792800430_1353b530ca.jpg\" title=\"Wading\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Wading<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1531\/25460891574_00a3dba0a8.jpg\" title=\"Beach hut\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Beach hut<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1671\/26065656315_320747a972.jpg\" title=\"Dacen found a scooter\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Dacen found a scooter<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1501\/25460891004_5b33a2d581.jpg\" title=\"Holding a snail\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Holding a snail<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1709\/25460890904_033faac4e5.jpg\" title=\"Karen found a hermit crab\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Karen found a hermit crab<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1641\/25973111392_028cc374b0.jpg\" title=\"Swing at the beach hut\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Swing at the beach hut<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1491\/25973110732_3c31b58a02.jpg\" title=\"Jesus&#039; bike?\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Jesus' bike?<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1460\/25999318071_c54e0a9467.jpg\" title=\"Lunch together\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Lunch together<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1469\/25999317871_92e14e54ed.jpg\" title=\"Yipeeee\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Yipeeee<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1707\/25792799080_48845fb811.jpg\" title=\"Hooray!\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Hooray!<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1676\/25999320261_1b7d20bfb0.jpg\" title=\"Pile on Papa at the pool\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Pile on Papa at the pool<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1607\/25463055753_7f37dc42f7.jpg\" title=\"Carrot and Dacen both smiling\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Carrot and Dacen both smiling<\/p><\/div><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">jQuery(\"#flickr_72157665893761540_7192\").data(\"options\",{\"delay\":3000,\"autoplay\":true,\"transition\":500,\"link\":\"next\",\"target\":\"_self\",\"width\":\"\",\"height\":\"\"});<\/script><div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On our drive down\u00a0to Key West we could tell Brielle wasn&#8217;t feeling too great and this morning she was worse. \u00a0She had a fever and it was Sunday so doctor options were limited. \u00a0We doped her up with Tylenol to try to get through the day. \u00a0Despite the fever she was very excited because 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