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Seeking the Sun 2023

Cape San Blas Lighthouse

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May 30, 2023

This is a quick post about a fascinating lighthouse that’s been through a lot in its 175-year lifetime. On our second pass through Port St. Joe, Florida, we were able to get inside the gift shop to read about its rebuilds, redesigns and finally its relocation from the hurricane-prone Cape San Blas. Click on the […]

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 […]

Two Lights and a Wildlife Refuge

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May 22, 2023

We finish up our stay in Orlando with a day with my brothers in Mount Dora (and its light) and a day at St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge (and its light) en route to our next accommodations. We had several stress-free days and enjoyed more of nature’s good stuff. Click on the first photo in […]

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 […]

Blue Spring State Park

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May 15, 2023

Today we headed north about an hour to Blue Spring State Park. After we spent some time near the spring amazed by the manatees, we took a cruise on the St. John’s River to experience its shimmering blue water first-hand. This habitat for the threatened and endangered was a joy to behold! Click on the […]

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