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Category Archives: US – Florida
Rescued by friends
We drove over to visit friends who were staying in nearby Sarasota, Florida. “I’ve already made the bed. Did you know it’s going to start raining later today and not stop until sometime tomorrow? You can stay here tonight,” … Continue reading
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You’re headed for the beach, warm sun, and waves
No matter where you are and no matter what you are doing, you can imagine yourself transported to the beach. The sun is so wonderfully warm on your skin. Take off your shoes and let the hot sand ooze up … Continue reading
The beach in Venice
We started the afternoon with 2 scoops at Ciao Gelato, and then headed for the beach in Venice, FLORIDA. Ah, we have been to the Lido beach in Venice, ITALY, and it was delightful. Maybe it was just the day … Continue reading
Hiding in the swamp
Dick said he had something special to show us. He pointed to something that appeared to be off in the distance and asked if we could see the jingle bell orchid. We all looked. No one could see it. Those … Continue reading
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Tagged Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, Florida, hikes, jingle bell orchid, road trip across the US, travel, wildflowers
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Professional family vacation photos
Who hires a professional photographer to document their family reunion? Our daughter, Kirsten, hired a photographer for our first family reunion eight years ago in Santa Barbara, California, and it was a great success. These photos were the best gift … Continue reading
Planning a family reunion?
Our last family reunion ended on a disastrous note, but it wasn’t our fault. Eight years ago, we booked a spacious house in Santa Barbara, California for the gathering. So what went wrong? When 5-month old Nick arrived, no one … Continue reading
Sanibel Island: perfection for three generations
Once we’ve vacationed in a place we rarely return. We’ve been there, done that. We look for new places to see. On a rare occasion, we revisit a place that keeps drawing us back. Sanibel Island is one of those … Continue reading