Samaritan Lane is another of the more than 100 lanes (per J Wills Burke) that clutter Key West, and like a few of them it has no street names to mark it's presence:
It has some pretensions to history, though of the more dilapidated type:
Modern Conchs, and newcomers enjoy living in modern homes too, with all the modern conveniences, including scooters on the porch if they feel like it:
And chickens in the front yard:
The lane itself isn't very big, comprising as it does two right angled arms which pass between Key West Bank on Whitehead Street and Crabby Dicks on Duval Street. Looking out towards Whitehead Street and Robert Gabriel public housing:
Looking halfway up the lane ( against the one way traffic flow):
And out towards Angela Street:
Samaritan Lane is more of a series of interconnected parking lots in some respects, including the big lot behind Crabby Dicks, which is some unremarkable bar and restaurant serving tourists on Duval:
And then there is the big old apartment complex at the turn, with convenient covered parking underneath:
Even in this unpromising lane there are the signs of Key West architecture on view, including the multi level staircase:
The endless "No Trespassing" signs:
And the bane of all vehicular traffic in Old Town, the lack of parking:
And a nice peek of the magnificent A.M.E. Zion Church on Whitehead Street, a fine juxtaposition to the bulk of Crabby Dicks on the other side of the lane:
Samaritan Lane may not be much to write home about but the residents appeared quite house proud the early morning I was there (filled with fish from nearby Dennis Cafe):
Another one down, many dozen more lanes to go.
It has some pretensions to history, though of the more dilapidated type:Modern Conchs, and newcomers enjoy living in modern homes too, with all the modern conveniences, including scooters on the porch if they feel like it:And chickens in the front yard:The lane itself isn't very big, comprising as it does two right angled arms which pass between Key West Bank on Whitehead Street and Crabby Dicks on Duval Street. Looking out towards Whitehead Street and Robert Gabriel public housing:Looking halfway up the lane ( against the one way traffic flow):And out towards Angela Street:Samaritan Lane is more of a series of interconnected parking lots in some respects, including the big lot behind Crabby Dicks, which is some unremarkable bar and restaurant serving tourists on Duval:And then there is the big old apartment complex at the turn, with convenient covered parking underneath:Even in this unpromising lane there are the signs of Key West architecture on view, including the multi level staircase:The endless "No Trespassing" signs:And the bane of all vehicular traffic in Old Town, the lack of parking:And a nice peek of the magnificent A.M.E. Zion Church on Whitehead Street, a fine juxtaposition to the bulk of Crabby Dicks on the other side of the lane:Samaritan Lane may not be much to write home about but the residents appeared quite house proud the early morning I was there (filled with fish from nearby Dennis Cafe):Another one down, many dozen more lanes to go.
9 comments:
Conch:
Where would one go about getting a copy of J Wills Burke's treatise? Is it still in print?
And Jeff, I never knew that about Dick's and the wet t-shirt contests. Though, as a novelty the wife and I aren't necessarily against the wet t-shirt contests, opportunistic dudes posting pictures on the web isn't really my bag o' tea. Crabby Dick's, though prototypically touristy, does have a pretty good happy hour(or they used to) that, when we can stomach the smell of sun-burnt European flesh, we take advantage of from time to time for a cheap early afternoon snack and equally cheap refreshing cold beer... But it's certainly no green parrot!
unremarkable is on target. We had lunch there last summer at the recommendation of my brother. The tea was the worst swill I have ever tasted and the food quality was average at best. It certainly did not live up to our expectations. I drew a big red mental X over the door on my way out. There are a lot better places to eat on the island.
Perhaps the wet tshirt contest is better than their lunch menu.
-Peace
It was Dirty Harry's that had the wet T shirt contests, after asking said person for a copy and seeing the signage in the background. I retract my statements and will not post again on the blog again. I apologize.
Er, I missed all that.
Well maybe I will post again, but will check my facts first. Nothing, continue.
Dear Sir:
Wet Tee shirt contests? I am acquainted with a blog outlet that would cover those, if there was moto content.
There is always something of interest here. I like how the gentleman in the last picture is carrying his flame thrower with authority. Speaking of which, is there an authority on the island that monitors the welfare and number of chickens about? Has anyone ever tried feeding the chickens with Pepperidge Farm Herbal Stuffing as a potential flavoring?
There doesn't seem to be much difference to me in catching a fish in the water or a chicken on the lawn in Key West.
Fondest regards,
Jack
Twisted Roads
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