Southbound 2022

febbraio - marzo 2022

Un’avventura di 31 giorni di Diane Leggi altro

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Diane Marsh Southbound 2022
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- 24 feb 2022, 22:48
- 🌙 70 °F
- Altitudine: 171 ft
- Stati Uniti Florida Lake County Southernaire Mobile Home Park Lake Franklin 28.805231, -81.63367528°48’19” N 81°38’1” W
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Giorno 9
Mount Dora
24 febbraio 2022, Stati Uniti ⋅ 🌙 70 °F
I was welcomed to Mount Dora with open arms. There’s nothing like a good cousin fix ❤️. I got a tour of the new house and had lunch at the Mt. Dora Inn, which was delicious.

The Inn is surrounded by acres of beautifully landscaped grounds that border the shoreline of Lake Dora. A great setup for some sunset photos.

I’m looking forward to our boat trip this week and, a wine tasting with more cousins!Leggi altro
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Viaggiatore sending love from NH ❤
25/02/22Risposta
Diane Marsh Are you having a snow storm?
25/02/22Risposta
Viaggiatore Yes, it's snowing sideways! We are supposed to get 14" lmao! Enjoy that sun!
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Diane Marsh Southbound 2022
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- 25 feb 2022, 09:42
- ⛅ 73 °F
- Altitudine: 171 ft
- Stati Uniti Florida Lake County Southernaire Mobile Home Park Lake Franklin 28.805344, -81.63365228°48’19” N 81°38’1” W
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Giorno 10
Mount Dora day 2
25 febbraio 2022, Stati Uniti ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
Meet Yogi! Getting some doggie love ❤️.

Fun lunch, wine tasting and an example of some excellent selfie skills courtesy of Tom who didn’t quite make it in the frame. 😂 Seriously I couldn’t have done any better.

The garden visiting Crane is real although he looks like a statue. He’s huge. Thanks to cousin Suzie for catching this one in the back yard next to the fish pond. I think he was looking for a snack.Leggi altro
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Viaggiatore Looks like a Monet painting!
25/02/22Risposta
Viaggiatore That Aioli looks so good
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Diane Marsh They had a whole section of hot sauces at the winery.
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Diane Marsh Cousins!
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Diane Marsh Southbound 2022
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- 26 feb 2022, 18:04
- ⛅ 82 °F
- Altitudine: 171 ft
- Stati Uniti Florida Lake County Southernaire Mobile Home Park Lake Franklin 28.80533, -81.63368228°48’19” N 81°38’1” W
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Giorno 11
Lake Apopka and Trimble Park
26 febbraio 2022, Stati Uniti ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
Hiking and riding in these two properties is like nothing I have ever done. Birds and wildlife are everywhere and actually pose for photos. They are not phased in the least by our presence. Look closely for Osprey, great blue, green and little blue herons, Egrets, Ibis, Limpkins and alligators. Also some beautiful hiking views along the way.Leggi altro
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Viaggiatore Wow he is big !
26/02/22Risposta
Viaggiatore Great shots Diane!!
26/02/22Risposta
Viaggiatore What a photographer!
27/02/22Risposta
Diane Marsh It’s easy to photograph this area. It’s so picturesque. It’s more about being there. The photos just happen. Some of these photos were taken on a road trip through the swamps. The birds were right next to us.
27/02/22Risposta
Viaggiatore What a great nature walk, then ride. We showed you the true Florida, not the commercialized one. I knew you would appreciate the beauty.
28/02/22Risposta
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Diane Marsh Southbound 2022
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- 27 feb 2022, 17:09
- ⛅ 82 °F
- Altitudine: 174 ft
- Stati Uniti Florida Lake County Southernaire Mobile Home Park Lake Franklin 28.80541, -81.63373628°48’19” N 81°38’1” W
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Giorno 12
Mount Dora Canal
27 febbraio 2022, Stati Uniti ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
We took a 3 hour guided Catboat tour on Mount Dora Lake this morning. I was the driver of my boat. It took practice but when we felt ready we went for a full throttle, water doused thrill ride all around the lake. The high-speed adventure allowed us to drive our own boat as we explored Lake Dora and the world-famous Dora Canal.

The boats were two seater speed boats that jumped waves with ease but could also slow to a crawl when in the narrow canal. I read that the movie “The African Queen” was filmed in the canal. I’m sure you will recognize it. The water was like glass. There were 1,500 year old cypress trees draped with moss, and sprouting cypress knees to help the trees breath. To add to this unique scenery were birds, turtles, alligators and snakes. It’s crazy busy on the lake and so peaceful in parts of the canal.Leggi altro
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Viaggiatore Wow looks great! How’s the next cousin going to top this visit?😂
27/02/22Risposta
Viaggiatore Diane - this picture is amazing. It’s like a jungle cruise!
27/02/22Risposta
Diane Marsh These were our boats!
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Diane Marsh Southbound 2022
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- 28 feb 2022
- ⛅ 77 °F
- Altitudine: 151 ft
- Stati Uniti Florida Polk County Lake Mattie Mobile Home Park 28.173609, -81.76626628°10’25” N 81°45’59” W
Giorno 13
I - 4 West
28 febbraio 2022, Stati Uniti ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
A great farewell dinner last night with the fam. The kabobs were delicious and included chicken and pineapple skewers, and pepper, onions and tomatoes. Grilled pineapple is the best! Yum. The recipe for the marinade was so good. I attached a picture of their recipe card 😊.

Sadly I left my Mount Dora family this morning.

Big Bird appeared again before breakfast to say goodbye. Such a sight!

It was hard to say goodbye. In fact I’m pulled into a rest area right now to collect my emotions. Thank you Tom, Suzie and family. I love you. Thank you for making me feel so welcome and loved. See you again soon. I miss you already!
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Now heading to my long lost cousin’s house in Valrico FL to create more lasting memories. It’s been over 50 years.

Cousins are the best ❤️.Leggi altro
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Viaggiatore We loved having you! Such a nice visit, complete with new adventures, lots of storytelling and that incredible reconnection with loved ones who haven’t seen each other for awhile. The house was way too quiet. I miss you. And, yes, I had a private cry. Til’ we meet again. It will definitely be sooner the next time around.
28/02/22Risposta
Diane Marsh ❤️
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Diane Marsh Southbound 2022
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- 1 mar 2022, 22:25
- 🌙 63 °F
- Altitudine: 46 ft
- Stati Uniti Florida Hillsborough County Canterbury Oaks 27.890987, -82.20379627°53’28” N 82°12’14” W
Giorno 14
Anna Maria Island
1 marzo 2022, Stati Uniti ⋅ 🌙 63 °F
The long lost cousins meet again! Such a happy reunion ❤️.

We spent a nice day at Anna Maria Island. Lunch at The Sand Bar and a stroll on the beach collecting shells. The sand is so white it looks like snow.

Did you know the Fig Newton was created here?

Dinner in Tampa and some fireside cocktails on the veranda to end another perfect day. I am a very lucky girl! Thank you Kim and Jeff.

We are off to St. Pete’s tomorrow.Leggi altro
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Viaggiatore Looks like an amazing place!
01/03/22Risposta
Viaggiatore Beautiful area! Enjoy the views and the cousin reunion!
02/03/22Risposta
Viaggiatore Beautiful! You’ve had great weather!!
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Diane Marsh Southbound 2022
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- 1 mar 2022, 22:41
- 🌙 63 °F
- Altitudine: 46 ft
- Stati Uniti Florida Hillsborough County Canterbury Oaks 27.891005, -82.20377327°53’28” N 82°12’14” W
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Giorno 14
Happy hour. Together again.
1 marzo 2022, Stati Uniti ⋅ 🌙 63 °F
Martini time. I love this girl!

The second photo is us the last time we saw each other.
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Viaggiatore Definitely look like cousins!!❤️
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Viaggiatore ❤
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Viaggiatore Twins!
02/03/22Risposta
Viaggiatore So fun!!🍸I can see the family resemblance!
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Diane Marsh Southbound 2022
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- 2 mar 2022, 16:42
- ☀️ 79 °F
- Altitudine: 46 ft
- Stati Uniti Florida Hillsborough County Canterbury Oaks 27.891001, -82.20380427°53’28” N 82°12’14” W
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Giorno 15
St. Pete’s Pier
2 marzo 2022, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
Beautiful day along St. Pete’s Pier, followed by a nice dinner and a spectacular homemade strawberry short cake thanks to my cousins bestie. Thank you Diana.

Another sad morning tomorrow when I say goodbye to my wonderful Valrico relatives. 🥲. We are already planning our next meeting in September. Thank you for taking such good care of me.

Nice car Jeff! Thanks for showing me the launch!

I hate the thought of leaving 🥲.

I will be headed to Cape Coral for more joy and love, and I’m bringing some short cake! Get your fork ready Alice and Paul.Leggi altro
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Viaggiatore Looking good!😳
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Viaggiatore Looks yummy
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Viaggiatore You two are cute!❤
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Diane Marsh Southbound 2022
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- 3 mar 2022, 19:43
- ⛅ 70 °F
- Altitudine: 7 ft
- Stati Uniti Florida Lee County Shell Point Village Tarpon Point Marina 26.551113, -82.01503826°33’4” N 82°0’54” W
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Valrico —> Cape Coral
3 marzo 2022, Stati Uniti ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
Sad goodbyes to my cuz her husband, Valrico and the car! It gave us a great ride into Tampa. The navigation screen is like an airplane cockpit. Jeff put on the crackling fireplace and showed me the ropes, then silently launched from 0 to 60 in about 3 seconds. Yeehaw!

I hit my first speed bump this morning. When I started the van it told me my tire air pressure was low. Being the neurotic person I am I pulled out the manual, googled a place where I could put air in and checked all the tires to find a shinny nail embedded into the tread of my rear left tire. Two hours later I was on the road again with a repaired tire. Counting my blessings that I didn’t end up with a flat on Interstate 75. Yikes!

Note my great manicure! Cousin Kim set me up ❤️.

Alice and Paul welcomed me to Cape Coral. The house is beautiful with a new kitchen, view of the canal and a boat waiting to give out rides 😂.

We hung out poolside for awhile then headed across the street to Rum Runners for some Rum Runners and dinner.

I saw my first pelican!

Now back home for a movie, sunset, nighttime pool and canal views and strawberry short cake. Doggie cuddles included..Leggi altro
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Viaggiatore Beautiful home and view! Wow!
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Viaggiatore Seeing this out of context…:)
04/03/22Risposta
Diane Marsh Read the first paragraph of the post.
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Diane Marsh Southbound 2022
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- 4 mar 2022, 15:23
- ☀️ 81 °F
- Altitudine: Livello del mare
- Stati Uniti Florida Lee County Shell Point Village 26.551369, -82.01502226°33’5” N 82°0’54” W
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Giorno 17
Cape Coral boat ride
4 marzo 2022, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
A beautiful day for a boat ride. Thank you captain Paul!
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Diane Marsh Canal sunrise.
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Diane Marsh Water view of the house ❤️. I took this from the boat.
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Diane Marsh View from the living room at dawn.
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