Next in our series of how Florida's Coasts got their names, is the Gold Coast. You might notice a bit of overlapping on the map, but for the most part, the Gold Coast consists of Miami/Dade and Broward Counties. There was a time when the area included Palm Beach and Martin Counties, but those two counties …
Tag: day trips
Miami Nice
Miami is one of my favorite Florida cities. It is culturally diverse, vibrant and constantly evolving. With just a short, two hour drive from our home and affordable (as in free lodging), since our daughter lives there, we visit several times per year. Thirty years ago, when Malcolm and I lived in Miami things were very different. …
Treasure Hunting
We love to ride our bikes and take them almost everywhere we go. We notice things more acutely and feel more connected with nature when we are riding . After a while, we actually start to consciously look for things that are unusual and photo worthy. The ride becomes a treasure hunt. Last year we were …
Dry Tortugas National Park and Fort Jefferson
Since we do not have a road trip planned this month, I thought we would show you the one we took in February, 2016 to Key West and the Dry Tortugas National Park. Visiting the Dry Tortugas National Park has long been on my bucket list. Malcolm was not as enthralled as I about taking …
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Coasting…..day two
After exploring a few highlights in the Palm Coast area, (see previous post) we returned to Flagler Beach the next day. Our first stop was at Swillerbee's Craft Donuts and Coffee Bar for a sugary treat and a bit of caffeine before beginning the slow ride home. Yum! After our highly indulgent and delicious breakfast, …
Picture Retirement 