Our Florida journey was peppered with delightful surprises and unexpected encounters. Right as we crossed the border, we stumbled upon an excellent visitor center that set the tone for our adventure. The sunshine state didn’t disappoint with its fantastic beaches; we particularly enjoyed our time at Melbourne Beach, basking in the sun and the...
March 5, 2023 On the way to Charleston, we visited Castillo de San Marcos, a historic fort in St. Augustine, FL that offered a glimpse into America’s past. This well-preserved fortress, built in the late 1600s, stands as the oldest masonry fort in the continental United States. We were fortunate to witness the firing...
March 5, 2023 On our final day in Florida, we ventured to Blue Springs State Park, renowned for its captivating winter manatee sightings. Regrettably, our timing was a bit off, as the last of the manatees had recently bid farewell to the springs and returned to the ocean in preparation for spring. Despite missing...
March 2, 2023 On March 1st, we embarked on a late-night excursion to Cape Canaveral for the NASA-SpaceX Crew 6 launch. We settled at Parrish Bridge, strategically positioned about 15 miles from the launch site—the closest vantage point accessible without purchasing Kennedy Space Center viewing tickets. As we anticipated the launch, we tuned into...
February 27, 2023 After a brief stop at Biscayne National Park, we moved on to Miami, where we hopped on our bikes to explore the downtown area. Our next destination was Miami Beach, where we enjoyed a refreshing swim at South Beach before taking a leisurely stroll along Ocean Boulevard, soaking in the vibrant...
February 24 & 26, 2023 Our first stop was Key Largo, where we enjoyed the natural beauty of John Pennekamp State Park as we kayaked through mangroves. Next, our drive along the Overseas Highway brought us to lively Key West. A memorable dolphin and snorkeling tour offered sightings of dolphins and underwater life. Watching...
February 25, 2023 Our day-trip to Everglades National Park was exhilarating. Here’s what we did: Saw several alligators and a myriad of bird species on the Anhinga Trail Viewed a number of manatees up close, a crocodile, more bird species at Flamingo Marina Ate alligator for lunch Went on an airboat ride where we...
February 20, 2023 During our visit to Tampa and St. Petersburg, we had the wonderful opportunity to kayak on Tampa Bay, where we were fortunate to encounter a group of dolphins. One of the dolphins surfaced for air just 10 feet away from us, leaving us in awe of the natural beauty and grace...
February 15, 2023 Revving up under the night lights at the Daytona 500 qualifying, we were in for a tire-squealing, engine-roaring spectacle. Surrounded by fans fueled with excitement, we witnessed drivers burning rubber and racing for pole position, leaving us on the edge of our seats. The high-octane experience left us revved up and...
The neighborhood parks in Orlando and much of Florida were a sight to behold, even in seemingly innocuous, tame locations. Biking or walking through these parks suddenly felt like wildlife parks with the amount of creatures popping up in front of us from land, air, and water. We witnessed Great White Pelicans flying low...
