If you want to see ‘old Florida’ and century old Cypress tree canopies and the wildlife accompanying this unique habitat, then this is a great day out. Provided you don’t mind a little exercise and possibly getting wet! The Loxahatchee river (Seminole for ‘turtle river’) paddling trail is about 8 miles long and a designated ‘National […]
Coral Castle and Redland – ‘I’ll do anything for my sweet sixteen’!
Coral Castle Last month I finally I got to see Coral Castle. Well, it is quite the trip from Fort Lauderdale for someone who hasn’t got a car, and it isn’t strictly speaking all that old (1920’s and 1930’s), which to the Archaeologist in me does put it on the back burner somewhat. Until, well, until I […]
Kayaking To Historic Indian Key Off Islamorada? Don’t Mind If I Do!
If, like me, you have a love for the outdoors, in particular anything to do with the ocean, as well as a love of moving your limbs AND all things to do with history (I am an archaeologist, you know?!), then I have a gem for you! Indian Key Historic State Park Head straight to Robbies of […]
Can You Have Fun In The Keys Without Stopping At Key West? Oh Yes You Can!
Don’t get me wrong, I love Key West. I love the old historic buildings, the vibe and the many attractions and great bars it has to offer. Everybody should see the Mallory Square Sunset Celebration at least once in their lives. Truly, you haven’t lived until you have seen cats trained to jump through fiery […]
Boating Close To Home: Haulover Sandbar And Beercan Island
An Ode To The Blue As far as I am concerned, boating in Florida is not an option. Let’s face it, if you live in a hot and sub-tropical State that consists to a large degree of re-claimed swamp land, and boasts hundreds of miles of inland waterways, as well as being almost entirely surrounded by the ocean, you […]
Why VisitThe Shark Bite Capital of the World? New Smyrna Beach and Blue Spring State Park
Why New Smyrna Beach? One good reason to choose New Smyrna Beach is that Orlando sucks. Ok, that’s perhaps a little harsh, I take it back. It’s just not for me and I apologize if you love Orlando. Nothing there for yours truly, except perhaps Gatorland! Mickey Mouse and Harry Potter, I don’t need you! So what […]
The Dora Canal – An Afternoon Spent Gliding Into Another World
Just spent another weekend in mid-central Florida….watch this space!
A Jolly Trip – Fort Lauderdale And Hollywood On The Water Taxi
They still have a 2 for 1 deal!!