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Apalachee Bay to Apalachicola

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May 25, 2023

This post finishes off our stay in St. Marks, FL with a stop at San Marcos de Apalache on our way to two nights in Apalachicola. We immersed ourselves in Florida history and enjoyed the beautiful coastal waters of the Forgotten Coast. Some great seafood and lively music at a Dive Bar rounded out our […]

Day Trip to Port Canaveral

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May 18, 2023

Our stay in Orlando continues with a day trip to Port Canaveral. Last time we were on the Space Coast, we were headed home before Covid shut things down in 2020. We thought we could see the lighthouse on our way by, but entry was restricted by the U.S. Air Force. On this visit we […]

Movin’ on Down

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May 4, 2023

Our winter road trip continues in Key West. Although we have a great timeshare an hour away in Marathon Key, there’s nothing like several nights in Key West – especially when our next-day, all-day excursion requires a 7 a.m. checkin. Plus, there is the added advantage of walking to the ocean views, restaurants, and (especially […]

Security with a View

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April 25, 2023

Our winter road trip continues in St. Augustine: After a great tour of Castillo de San Marcos and its bird’s eye views of Matanzas Bay, our water-views continued with a walk along the bay for a better look at the Bridge of Lions. We finished off this wonderful day with a magnificent meal and a stroll along St. […]

Getting A Closer Look

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April 17, 2023

Getting the lay of the land in a new city is great from a trolley! Brief backgrounds on the more prominent or historical buildings or sites on the route are usually very interesting, and it’s fun to find out who built them and what is housed in them today. But the real fun begins when you […]

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