Fact or Fiction? Gypsy Chickens Take Over the Florida Keys!

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We were enjoying another lovely day in the Florida Keys when we stopped to access cash from a local ATM.  As we returned to our car in the parking lot of the Winn-Dixie grocery store, we were accosted by a “Gypsy Chicken” – A proud, colorful rooster seeking to relieve us of the recently withdrawn funds.  We narrowly escaped the surprise encounter without harm and quickly made our way further down The Keys and away from what we assumed was an isolated population of poultry punks.

Little did we know we would encounter more fowl play when we arrived in Key West.  Caravans of the Gypsy Chicken were visible throughout the town, each more unkept and uncivilized than the last.  These societal castoffs had given up on traditional farm-based employment and had taken to the urban neighborhoods, surviving on street smarts and strong stomachs capable of consuming the least palatable scraps.

We post this blog as a public service to anyone who may be considering voyage to the Florida Keys.  Gypsy Chickens can be quite territorial and may not take kindly to your trespass on their turf.  If you find yourself in a hostile situation, watch your wallets, avoid eye contact, and distract them by throwing pieces of bread behind you as you make a hasty retreat.

The Keys and Key Lime Pie

  

It seems that every restaurant in The Florida Keys publicizes their key lime pie as the best.  The key (pardon the pun) is to find one that suits your taste.  Luckily for us, our friend Irene recommended The Cracked Conch Cafe.  On the way back from Key West we split a slice of pie at Irene’s recommended dining spot and it was indeed lovely!  The meringue wasn’t too citrusy; it was sweeter than expected and had the consistency of a cheesecake.  In addition, our slice of heaven came with a crisp graham cracker crust.  It was perfect with Matt’s Cuban coffee and Jenn’s hot tea.  Thanks to Irene for the yummy recommendation!