This was our third Fantasy Fest

This was our third Fantasy Fest and because of Wilma it was moved from the usual end of October to the first week in December, therefore reducing the days and of course the crowds. Despite the reschedule everybody was in the party mood and really enjoyed the activities along Duval Street. We arrived on the Wednesday afternoon staying at a great B&B called La Pensione Inn due to the hurricane destroying The Marriott Courtyard. The hotel was a few blocks off Duval Street so it enabled us to walk everywhere and not worry about driving or parking a car which was a nice change. The hotel during Fantasy Fest allows a clothing optional pool so we soaked up the warm weather, saved our energy and waited for our friends Rob & Laura to join us. As soon as they arrived we were ready to hit the street and see what this Fantasy Fest was going to bring.

We soon met other guests at the hotel who wanted to party.

Cheri was soon in the mood to get some beads and meet some new and old friends as we arrived at Capt Tony's.

And there was Captain Tony himself who got to know Cheri quite well during the week. He even put his "mark" on her by autographing her stomach.

We were at The Hard Rock Cafe most nights which drew a crowd

Playing on the street late at night

On THURSDAY it was a relaxing day because the activities were cut short and they did not start till early evening but that gave us time to walk "normally" along Duval Street, do a little shopping and meander through Old Town plus have a quiet clothed drink