We*re on our way
1 de maio de 2022, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 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 withLeia mais
Mark and Fiona's Villa
1 de maio de 2022, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Our home for the next 3 weeks and Mannys Bar.
Harry Leu Gardens part 2
2 de maio de 2022, Estados Unidos ⋅ 🌙 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 aLeia mais
Harry Leu Gardens
2 de maio de 2022, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 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 ofLeia mais
Lavender and Lace
3 de maio de 2022, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 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 itLeia mais
Lake Alfred
3 de maio de 2022, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 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 tooLeia mais
Mark Cooks Breakfast
4 de maio de 2022, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 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 de maio de 2022, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 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 treeLeia mais
Day out at Epcot, part 1
5 de maio de 2022, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 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 alsoLeia mais
Epcot, part 2
5 de maio de 2022, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 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 growingLeia mais
Epcot part 3
5 de maio de 2022, Estados Unidos ⋅ 🌙 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 displayedLeia mais
Epcot part 4
5 de maio de 2022, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 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 wiltLeia mais
Epcot part 5
5 de maio de 2022, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 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, anLeia mais
Epcot part 6
5 de maio de 2022, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 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 againLeia mais
Epcot part 7
5 de maio de 2022, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 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 GermanLeia mais
Epcot part 8, the final chapter.
5 de maio de 2022, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 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 anywhereLeia mais
A Day At Leisure
6 de maio de 2022, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 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 justLeia mais
Mayfair By The Lake
7 de maio de 2022, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 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 itLeia mais
Old Town Kissimmee
7 de maio de 2022, Estados Unidos ⋅ 🌧 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 theLeia mais
Blackpool On Speed
7 de maio de 2022, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
A few highlights of the Fair
Palm Beach
8 de maio de 2022, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 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 notLeia mais
Lake Worth Lagoon
8 de maio de 2022, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 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 ridingLeia mais
The Drive To Key West
9 de maio de 2022, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 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 bestLeia mais
The Speakeasy Inn
9 de maio de 2022, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 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.
TheLeia mais
Key West Butterfly House
10 de maio de 2022, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 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 toLeia mais





















































































































































































































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]