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Amelia Island the Land of Florida Charm

Amelia Island Florida Vignettes September 18, 2022 0 Comments

About thirty miles north of Jacksonville, close to the Georgia-Florida border, is the 13 mile Amelia Island.  We have stayed in the historic district several times.  This short travelogue will focus on our journeys to this charming community. Amelia Island is the southernmost part of the Sea Islands chain that stretches above Charleston, SC.  Fernandina Beach is the main community…

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Sightseeing in St. Augustine

Florida St. Augustine January 30, 2022 0 Comments

My earliest memories of St. Augustine are when I was but nine years old, 1964.  Our parents took us to the fort, Castillo de San Marcos. I was so moved by the experience, my mother bought me a small two-inch Spanish canon which I still have in my possession. Historic St. Augustine is one of those neat and well-loved Florida…

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Key West Where the Rainbow Begins or Ends

Florida Key West December 12, 2021 0 Comments

Visiting Key West is almost like visiting a foreign country.  It is different from main stream America.  Walking down Duval Street you may hear 10 different languages.  It has truly become an international destination.  Then, too, Key West is famous for its liberal life and accepting attitudes. There is something for everyone at the “Southern Most” land.  Even now the…

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Overseas Highway a one of a kind Road

Flordia Keys December 5, 2021 0 Comments

I remember traveling to Key West in the 1960’s with my parents.  We three kids were treated to a fine pool along the ocean at “The Southern Most Hotel.”  My dad always loved swimming. I believe the cost back then for a room was $60.  Today, those rooms go well over $300. There are 800 keys in total. The road,…

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A Special Wine Cellar at EPCOT

Florida Orlando October 5, 2017 0 Comments

  Escape the Heat at Tutto Gusto’s Wine Cellar When the temperature is over ninety around the showcase, a great place to escape from the heat is the Tutto Gusto’s Wine Cellar.  It is located in the Italian pavilion next to its big brother restaurant, Tutto Gusto.   This cozy wine bar is extremely dark and cool.  My wife had…

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Airplane seats are not the only ones you can lose; or A Moment of Paradise–GONE

Florida Orlando Vignettes April 30, 2017 0 Comments

  We visited Disney Springs recently, our 10th or so visit this year, and wanted to explore a new restaurant.  We chose Paradiso 37, located right on the lake of Disney Springs.  It advertises a combination of Argentinian and Peruvian foods.  We wanted something simple.  Nachos with chili con carne fit the bill besides a few libations. We went to the deck…

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Planet Hollywood–Disney Springs, “It Just Has To Get Better”

Florida Orlando Vignettes February 13, 2017 0 Comments

  Long overdue, Planet Hollywood is up and running—at least it is open. The famous Planet Hollywood memorabilia can still be seen.  My wife loved the music videos.  We were there for a late lunch and the noise level was not as pronounced.  The “Observatory” seating is unique and there is even seating outside. A separate bar is downstairs called…

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Moffitt Cancer Center

Florida Tampa October 16, 2016 0 Comments

Picture was taken September 2015 on Christina’s 25th birthday CAREGIVER CLASS Checking into Moffitt Cancer Center with Marty Bielicki, Debbie Watson and Chris Watson to take a class in how to be a caregiver for Christina Watson. Christina, our granddaughter, will begin her Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) on Friday, October 21st after 4 days of extremely strong chemotherapy which completely…

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