Scheduling failed on this post for some reason! So it is out of order (annoying!) After visiting some of Cocoa beach we spot this blue and yellow monstrosity and naturally have to pull in for a closer look. This is Ron Jon’s Surf Shack – the largest surf shop in the world! Clocking in atContinue reading “Surf and sand”
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Cocoa village
Sporting a very cute downtown, artsy Cocoa village has a very different feel to many of the anonymous town and strip malls we have seen so far. It feels very much like a perfectly curated ideal of a small town, boho American town that you’d see on a TV show like Ghost Whisperer or SchittsContinue reading “Cocoa village”
The Orlando wetlands
In a complete contrast to the incredible man made achievements of the Kennedy Space Centre and NASA base, to the stunning natural environs of Florida. Today’s explorations take us to the Orlando Wetland national park. Amazingly for Florida, it is free to visit – and to park! With wide expanses of water and sky, andContinue reading “The Orlando wetlands”
Nasa and space stuff
The day has dawned rather grey for Florida, but still, we’re on our way to do bucket list stuff!! And today’s is an exciting one for the husband, space nerd that he is, as we’re visiting the Kennedy Space Centre!! Home to a huge visitor’s centre where you can get close to a huge arrayContinue reading “Nasa and space stuff”
Buckle up, it’s roadtripping time
It’s touchdown time for our second trip ever to the good old USA. This time it’s a fortnights fly drive around the sunshine state of Florida. Landing in the smaller, less hectic Orlando Melbourne airport our first stop is to pick up our trusted steed for the next 14 days. We opt for an AmericanContinue reading “Buckle up, it’s roadtripping time”
Fantastic Florida!
So the hubby is 50 and we’d been planning a special break since March this year. Which up until four days before we we due to fly was going to be Egypt complete with pyramids, Nile cruise and all manner of ancient wonders. However, sadly due to the rapidly deteriorating situation in the region, weContinue reading “Fantastic Florida!”
Beach day
Final looks at our trip around Thassos and it’s all about the beaches including Glyfoneri. My face may not full convey the delight I am experiencing tbf . . . Then onto Potos for a final snorkle and swimming session for the water baby. Off to check out some fishys! My all action hero 🙂Continue reading “Beach day”
Thassos town
The largest town on the island is of course Thassos town and it is a bustling little hive of restaurants and shops full of traditional souvenirs. The town is also called Limenas Thasou – or for short just Limenas. Thassos town also has a beautiful little beach As I am constantly on the look outContinue reading “Thassos town”
Megalos Prinos
Kazаviti (also knоwn as Megаlοs Prinos) is a quaint mοuntain villаgе in Thassos with trаditiоnal architecture and a sleepy atmosphere. It’s made up οf two neighbоrhοods – Miкrо Kazaviti аnd Меgalο Кazаviti, forming оne village. Cobbled streets and quaint balconied buildings set around a tranquil village square that adds to the sleepy charm of MegalosContinue reading “Megalos Prinos”
Theologos
The traditional village of Theologos is a beautiful village full of magnificent, but crumbling houses and mansions. Theologos is one of the oldest villages in Thassos and in 1979 it was declared the cultural capital of the island because of its architecture and traditional setting. Because of its heritage status, many people were unable toContinue reading “Theologos”