Ernest Hemmingway's House

Next we're heading to Ernest Hemmingway's house, a lovely 2 storey house with a veranda going all around the upper floor.
The house is very popular and it was quite hard to get around, bad timing byRead more
Exploring Key West

The clouds are clearing now and it's warming up.
We walk along all the quaint little roads and end up by the dock where the cruise ship has docked it is huge.
Next stop is The Hog's Breath SaloonRead more
Exploring Key West part 2

We next walk down to Malory Square where everyone comes to watch the Sunset, we have a look at Sunset Pier but there is an island right opposite where the sun would go behind so when we return laterRead more
Sunset At Key West

This is what I have been waiting for, I love sunsets and in Key West they are supposed to be spectacular. When we woke to cloud's this morning I was doubtful we would get to see one but as the dayRead more
The Tamiami Trail

Up and on the road early this morning as we have a long way to go. We drive back up the Keys and stop for breakfast just outside Key Largo, Martin tries Grits, they look and taste disgusting.
AfterRead more
Naples by night

Early evening we walk into town along 5th Avenue, a road packed full of expensive shops and restaurants, most of which seem to be Italian.
We continue walking until we reach the beach, beautifulRead more
Senibel Island

Our plan this morning is to leave Naples and to drive North along the coast to Saribel Island taking in the view's of the coast and maybe have a walk on the beach. 'Ah Ah Computer Say No'
The beachRead more
Sunset At Venice Pier

After resting up a bit and trying to decide what to have for tea we drive to the Pier to watch the Sunset. Another popular place with a couple of restaurants which are packed.
After that we head backRead more
Another Day, Another Drive

Today we are meeting up with Fi and Mark on Anna Maria Island. We head down Interstate 41 along the coast road again, more beautiful houses and stunning views, the sea is either turquoise or green.Read more
Coquina Beach

Back in the car and as we reach the Island we see a sign for Coquina Beach and stop to have a look.
There is a huge car park with picnic benches, toilets, showers and changing rooms and it's allRead more
The Florida Four Are Back Together

We head to the furthest point of the island to meet Fi and Mark by The City Pier. It's a pier so we have a walk to the end for a spot of of light refreshment and a catch up.
Next up is a ride on theRead more
Fish Supper

We have our meal at The Beach House Waterfront Restaurant and sit at a table right on the beach.
We all have fish of some sort, Fi and Mark have Salmon, Martin has Stuffed Hake and I have FriedRead more
Dunedin

Dunedin is the most like any town back home that we have been to or driven through, in the sense you can see people walking about and it has some sort of a centre.
After a leisurely breakfast we headRead more
The Dunedin Pub Crawl

Right here is where the fun starts and this could get messy.
Dunedin has 6 Breweries and 1 Distillery, not to mention all the other bar's and eateries.
We start at The Hob Brewery Company, very niceRead more
The Beer's Beginning To Kick In

Onwards and upwards, next up is The Woodwright Brewing Company, again you can see the mash tuns in this brewery. The beer is going down very well but we now decide we need to eat.
Next up is DunedinRead more
On The Homeward Stretch

Fully replenished we stop for an Ice Cream before heading to the next brewery, this may be a big mistake.
Next one up is The Caledonian Brewing, this was my least favourite (Deb)
Then last but notRead more
Best Laid Plans, and all that jazz

We're up fairly early as we have to leave by 11 am and we want to stop off at Duke's Brewery for the car and truck fest at Lakeland on the way home.
Computer says No!
We load up our car ready toRead more
Sometimes It Hertz

Today is going to be a lazy day to get over the travelling of last week.
Martin goes to check out some golf courses, Fi and Mark have a man come to talk about roof tiles and I chill out with a bookRead more
Birthday Breakfast

Today we are celebrating my birthday tomorrow , and Fi's belated one from last week, with Fi and Mark as tomorrow they will be meeting up with friends who live in the States.
Fiona and Mark haveRead more
The Grand Floridian

Originally Fi wanted to take us to afternoon tea at The Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, Disney's flagship hotel but since Covid they have not resumed and the only way you can now get into the hotelsRead more
Cherry Pocket

After a quick freshen up we head out to one of Fi and Mark's favourite eateries, Cherry Pocket at Lake Pierce.
We sat outside overlooking the lake on Aligator watch. We had a lovely meal and we evenRead more
Celebrations In Celebration

Today is my Birthday and I've had lots of messages, cards and gifts.
Fiona and Mark are meeting up with Francis and Mark at Disney for the day so Martin and me are going to Celebration a DisneyRead more
Outdoor World

Today Martin is playing golf at White Heron so Fi, Mark and myself are going to the outlets stores at International Drive.
We started at the outlets but apart from shoes for me and new Trainers forRead more
International Drive

After the Outdoor World shop we drove down International Drive, a long road and one either sides were shop, bars, restaurants, hotels and rides such as a big wheel, an reverse bungie jump.
We alsoRead more
Breakfast at Egg City

Today we have woken up to quite thick cloud again so our plans of chilling by the pool and soaking up the rays don't look like happening.
We went to a real American Diner called Egg City forRead more