When I set forth to explore the Biltmore Hotel, I vaguely remembered my first visit in 2005, and I recall an imposing building with a big lovely pool and something about Johnny Weismueller ( ‘Tarzan’) training in this pool. That was pretty much as far as my memory stretched. This time, I took it all in. As […]
South Florida History
Old Pompano: Sample-McDougald House and Kester Cottages
Have you ever played tourist in your own neighborhood? Pompano Beach is the second oldest city in Broward County and the fifth oldest in all of South Florida. I thought this warranted a little exploration of Pompano Beach’s historic neighborhoods. I had an afternoon to spare and had been wanting to check out the Sample-McDougald […]
Chokoloskee Island And Everglades City – Murder, Ghosts, Swamp Angels And A 6pm Curfew
A Daytrip To Chokoloskee Island and Everglades City I had no idea what I was letting myself in for, going on a Saturday ‘jolly’ to Everglades City and Chokoloskee Island, both relatively remote but easy to reach via I-75 (Alligator Alley) or US 41 (Tamiami Trail) from Miami/Fort Lauderdale. Being obsessed with alligators, time on Alligator Alley passes […]
Historic Gems in Fort Lauderdale – The New River Inn
Struggling for something to do in Fort Lauderdale this weekend? Combine this with the farmers market on Sunday and maybe a lunch at one of the many lovely eateries along Las Olas Blvd…
Nature And Travel As An Anti-Depressant – A Sunday Stroll Through Pompano Beach, South Florida
I don’t meditate. I lose myself in nature, flowers, wildlife and the ocean. Have you noticed how a lot of meditation actually works off the nature theme? Meditation audios talk about warm sunshine, a breeze, earth, ground and so on. I admit that I find it hard to sit still, and hard to relax, I am an […]