Moving on from the old time architecture of St Augustines we drive clear across the state to the West coast to start exploring some of the famous Florida beaches for some sand and sun!! Close to Clearwater, strung long a thin strip of land in the Gulf of Mexico you will find some of theContinue reading “Blissful beaches”
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St Augustines
Our home for the night is the oldest city in Florida, in fact in the USA – St Augustines. We’re stopping in the delightful Marion Motor Lodge motel just minutes away from the historic heart of the city. St. Augustine was founded in 1565, by Spanish admiral Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, Florida’s first governor. ItContinue reading “St Augustines”
Daytona Beach
Rev heads and speed freaks will all be very aware of the next pitstop on our Florida tour. We’re driving up the east coast and enroute we’re stopping at Daytona Beach. Daytona beach has an impeccable racing pedigree and is home to one of the most famous tracks in the world. It also attracts motorbikers,Continue reading “Daytona Beach”
Surf and sand
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”
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”