We*re on our way
1 maggio 2022, Stati Uniti ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Well after booking, cancelling, 're-arranging Fit To Fly testing we are finally on our way to Florida with Fiona and Mark.
The taxi arrived on time to take us to Manchester airport. Good journey withLeggi altro
Mark and Fiona's Villa
1 maggio 2022, Stati Uniti ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Our home for the next 3 weeks and Mannys Bar.
Harry Leu Gardens part 2
2 maggio 2022, Stati Uniti ⋅ 🌙 21 °C
After leaving the gardens we went in search of new Golf shoes for Mart, which he found so now he's all set for a game.
We came back to collect a 'Hot Table' meal from Walmart on the way home and had aLeggi altro
Harry Leu Gardens
2 maggio 2022, Stati Uniti ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
After waking at 3.30am I managed to doze until a reasonable hour but I did get to see my first beautiful sunrise of the holiday.
Today we are visiting The Harry Leu Gardens in Winter Park north ofLeggi altro
Lavender and Lace
3 maggio 2022, Stati Uniti ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
After a light breakfast Fiona a I went shopping in search of new plastic tableware for the villa.
We then took a drive to Lake Alfred to a lovely tea room called Lavender and Lace.
The house where itLeggi altro
Lake Alfred
3 maggio 2022, Stati Uniti ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
After we finished lunch we went for a walk down to the lake to see if we could see any, 'gators. We did see some dragonflies and turtles.
On the way back to the car we did spot a' gator but it was tooLeggi altro
Mark Cooks Breakfast
4 maggio 2022, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
This morning Mark helped cook the breakfast, apparently a rare event. It was of course completely healthy, we had scrambled eggs and bacon, the fat that came out of the bacon was unbelievable.
Disney Springs
4 maggio 2022, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
After breakfast we set off for a trip to Disney Springs for a stroll around the shops and a drink in The Boathouse.
There were all sorts of shops, even a Christmas shop completely full of Disney treeLeggi altro
Day out at Epcot, part 1
5 maggio 2022, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Today is our trip to 'Epcot', the only theme park we are visiting. We head off early to make the most of the day.
On arrival the first thing that hits you is the size of the dome. Our trip alsoLeggi altro
Epcot, part 2
5 maggio 2022, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Next was 'Living With The Land' where we floated along in a boat learning about how the growing of food is evolving and how Disney are helping with new methods of food production, including growingLeggi altro
Epcot part 3
5 maggio 2022, Stati Uniti ⋅ 🌙 23 °C
Now we are heading around the world visiting various countries which are all situated around a huge lake in the centre of the park. This lake is also where the fireworks will be displayedLeggi altro
Epcot part 4
5 maggio 2022, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
The next country on our journey is France. We checked out the new Ratatouille ride but there was a 70 minute wait and we decided that was too long.
Onwards to Morocco, by now we are beginning to wiltLeggi altro
Epcot part 5
5 maggio 2022, Stati Uniti ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
Moving on to Japan next, where we sat in the shade overlooking the gardens.
Next up is the good old US of America. Here we indulged in an Ice Cream before going in to watch The American Adventure, anLeggi altro
Epcot part 6
5 maggio 2022, Stati Uniti ⋅ ⛅ 34 °C
Forging through to Italy now with a Pizzaria and Gondolas on the river.
We pass right through Germany as we are returning here later for our meal tonight.
Our final country is China where we againLeggi altro
Epcot part 7
5 maggio 2022, Stati Uniti ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
We now return to Germany and wait for our allotted time slot for our meal at the Beir Garten, an all you can eat German buffet with entertainment from an Umpa Band.
We had a selection from GermanLeggi altro
Epcot part 8, the final chapter.
5 maggio 2022, Stati Uniti ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
To say the Firework display was great would be an understatement, it was Fantastic.
There were fireworks, laser displays and music, it lasted at least 30 minutes and could be seen from anywhereLeggi altro
A Day At Leisure
6 maggio 2022, Stati Uniti ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
After a lie in and a trip to Walmart to stock up on supplies the remainder of the day was spent at rest.
Martin and Mark tried out the pool again Fiona caught up with some Guide work and I justLeggi altro
Mayfair By The Lake
7 maggio 2022, Stati Uniti ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
During the night we had a terrific thunder storm. I was woken by rain hammering on the window closely followed by a bolt of lightning and a very loud clap of thunder. No sooner had the rain started itLeggi altro
Old Town Kissimmee
7 maggio 2022, Stati Uniti ⋅ 🌧 25 °C
After a restful afternoon we got ourselves ready to go and see the Vintage Car Rally in Old Town Kissimmee, a good description would be Blackpool on speed.
After parking the car we walked through theLeggi altro
Blackpool On Speed
7 maggio 2022, Stati Uniti ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
A few highlights of the Fair
Palm Beach
8 maggio 2022, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Up early today as we are leaving Fi and Mark at the villa and heading off on our own. (They really could do with a rest from us, bless them.)
We are heading off to Palm Beach, to Bates' Motel, no notLeggi altro
Lake Worth Lagoon
8 maggio 2022, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
The taxi dropped us off at the bike hire shop and we set off on the trail around the Lagoon. All was going well until we reached the farthest end and Martin's chain broke, good and proper, no ridingLeggi altro
The Drive To Key West
9 maggio 2022, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
On the road again, (that's just for you Mark). We're up and off early today as we have a fair way to go and we want to get past Miami before there's too much traffic. What is it they say about bestLeggi altro
The Speakeasy Inn
9 maggio 2022, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
We're stopping at The Speakeasy Inn on Duval Street, which is the main street in Key West.
It is a Rum Bar with rooms, a lovely white wooden building with balconies all around the upper floor.
TheLeggi altro
Key West Butterfly House
10 maggio 2022, Stati Uniti ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
After a good night's sleep and a leisurely breakfast on the veranda we head out into the heat, it's cloudy but still very hot.
We're going to the Butterfly House first, not the biggest I've been toLeggi altro





















































































































































































































Houston we have lift off.......after a 3 year wait! So happy to be "um" cheers and here's to a great 3 weeks ✈️😊💕 [Fiona]