We recently returned from a 7 night western Caribbean cruise aboard the beloved Royal Caribbean Wonder of the Seas, combined with spending time exploring Wekiwa Springs State Park in Apopka, Florida. Before diving into the information about our 2025 Western Caribbean cruise, we must first discuss our adventure exploring Wekiwa Springs State Park. Wekiwa Springs … Continue reading 2025 Western Caribbean Cruise + Wekiwa Springs State Park Adventure
Boca Chita Key, located in Biscayne National Park, is a picturesque island in the northern Florida Keys. This small, serene island is a popular destination for boaters, campers, and nature enthusiasts who are drawn to its natural beauty, historic structures, and recreational opportunities. Boca Chita Key boasts a lush landscape of tropical vegetation, including palm … Continue reading POTW: Boca Chita Key
We recently returned from an 8 night southern Caribbean cruise aboard the Carnival Horizon, combined with spending two days exploring Miami and a few of the Florida Keys. Sadly, we both contracted COVID during this vacation, which has been our first experience with the virus. Heading into the fourth week of the virus, we are … Continue reading 2024 Southern Caribbean Cruise + Miami Adventure
The Great Egret (Ardea alba) is a majestic and elegant wading bird belonging to the heron family, Ardeidae. It is also known as the Common Egret, Large Egret, or White Heron. The species is found inhabiting both freshwater and saltwater environments, including marshes, swamps, lakes, rivers, and coastal regions. They are skilled hunters and use … Continue reading POTW: Great Egret
I (Stella) am not a humid-hot weather person. But, the need arose to visit Florida the first weekend in June. That being the case, I picked out a kayak adventure that I had located on the internet. The tour company is called Adventure Kayak Outfitters; we chose to do the Sarasota Kayak Tour (there are … Continue reading Kayaking Florida’s Mangroves