I can’t believe this is my first post in 2018, the first since October 2017! I almost lost my mojo and not just for writing the blog, but indeed generally. Annoyingly, the start of 2018 was marred by niggling illnesses and being incapacitated due to a knee injury. You could say that I felt (and […]
Florida Travel
Head To Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter For A Fun Few Hours
Jupiter is a great little city for a nice day out. There is, for example, the Blowing Rocks Preserve, which I wrote about here. For the best chances to see the rocks blow, go on a windy day at high tide. Also, the lighthouse is always worth a visit. I wrote about our lighthouse visit […]
Dolphin Research Center In Marathon – Fun With A Serious Porpoise
Do you remember Flipper? Did you know that several dolphins actually played that part, and did you know that Flipper was filmed at what is now the Dolphin Research Center? No? Neither did I. That’s just some of the many interesting facts about the Dolphin Research Center, a great place to visit with all the […]
5 Places Great Places To See Manatees In Florida This Winter!
Who doesn’t love manatees, the cuddly giants of the canals and waterways? Now is the time to get out there and see if you can spot them out and about, as they head for warmer waters during wintertime. During winter months, manatees tend to congregate in springs and power plant discharge basins, while during the […]
Juniper Springs – A ‘Fun Run’ For The Experienced Kayaker
I absolutely love Ocala National Forest in central Florida. It has everything the adventurer desires: the area feels remote, has fantastic trails, beautiful springs, and a lot of interesting ‘old Florida’ quirkiness thrown in – such as the Fort Gates ferry (I wrote about that here). The springs are so very beautiful. My favorites in Ocala […]
5 Reasons To Visit Palatka This Winter Or Anytime!
If you have never heard of Palatka – fear not. Neither had I, until the day that I was traveling on a trusty Amtrak train up to Jacksonville and passed through the area. It looked like a by-gone landscape with beautiful rivers, forests, and not many settlements. I thought to myself that it would be […]
A Redland Road Rallye – The Perfect South Florida Winter Day Out
First of all, I must give credit where credit is due. We found this road rally on the internet and it is called ‘Rob’s Redland Riot’. The actual happening takes place once a year, on the third Saturday in January, and you can find out more about it here. However, you can also go on […]
A Florida Fall Adventure In The Redland With An Unusual Wine-Tasting At Schnebly
What to do when the weather can’t decide what to do? Fall weather can be unpredictable, even in South Florida, and faced with a sunny but also rainy and windy day, kayaking or walking was not going to be on our menu. What to do? As we had to be in Key Largo in the […]