Grayton Beach Fl

As we were traveling along Hwy 30A we stopped at Grayton Beach State Park. Took down our bikes to enjoy a nice bike trail that parallels the road. Seaside is a picture perfect town to explore by bike going in and out of the the small bricked streets enjoying the wonderful architecture of the homes. The guide book states the movie Truman was filmed here.

Panama City Fl

Some of the fun things to stop and see along the way. Taking the secondary roads are the only way to see what this country has to offer. Apalachicola turned out to be a delightful stop on the way along Hwy 98 in the Panhandle of Fl. with some interesting unusual shops.
What a wonderful parking spot! Thank you Elks!!!
This is the view from inside our RV at sunset at the Elks in Panama City.

Parksdale Farms

This is what happens to retired people with too much time on their hands. We couldn't resist being silly. This fruit stand is in Plant City, the strawberry capital of FL. It is known for it's Strawberry Shortcake. All we can say is yummy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I would also like to pass along to all our fellow travelers that this fruit stand, Parksdale Farms, has the most reasonable prices that we have found to date in FL. They are well stocked in all vegies and fruits and a very well decorated eating area.

Pier 60 Clearwater Beach FL

A Brown Pelican yawning.

A colorful windbreak for the vendors on the pier.

Pier 60 in Clearwater Beach has vendors and entertainment each evening to celebrate the gorgeous sunsets.

Clearwater Beach FL

Dunedin

We had another terrific bike ride along the Pinellas Trail. This is a 47 mile trail that extends from Tarpon Springs to St. Petersburg. No we did not do all that! We did about a 20 mile ride. Started from the Elks in Dunedin rode to Walls Spring County Park. A very nice park that started out as a private springs before being donated to the county. We then rode back and over the causeway, which is beautiful, to Honeymoon Bay State Park. It was a warm day, we had packed lunch, towels, bathing suits and books. So laid on the beach for a few hours before riding home.

Homosassa Springs

Great day at Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park! We didn't even plan this visit. Just out for a drive checking out the area. Saw the visitor center, stopped to investigate. Discovered they have a boat there that takes you into the park, so off we went. Very nice afternoon, the park is about a 1 1/2 loop walk. Everything from a hippo, to of course gators. They also take care of manatees that have been injured until they are ready to be released again. Giving educational talks also.

Getting together with old friends is such a great part of this life style. We met Bob and Syliva(in the middle) on a Mexican Connection trip in 2005. They now live in Fl. and we were thrilled to get to see them again. They had their good friends from Vancouver BC visiting for a week. Another great eatout with fun friends!

Florida

Picture perfect. I think I'm in love with this state.

Fort DeSoto FL

Another great day on our bikes. Nothing could be better than Fort Desoto. This park is georgeous, the beaches are spectacular!

Florida Friends

Great get together with The Gruelles and Bob and Nancy at the Elks in Punta Gorda. They have a fantastic Monday night Chicken Dinner, they serve hundreds of people!

Brunch at Bob and Nancy. Delicious!!! Thank you Nancy!

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Diane and Nancy at the beach in Punta Gorda

Gulf Coast of Florida

We went to the Edison, Ford Homes , Lab. in Fort Meyers. We have to admit for us the Museum and Lab were a big disappointment. We have seen much better free exhibits than this. Now we chose not to do the house and garden tour as we felt we have seen several of these. Although it may have upped our opinion. Rating: too pricey for too little

On my 62Nd Birthday we had a wonderful day on Sanibel Isl. riding our bikes. We hunted for seashells on the beach, had a picnic and watched the sunset. We stopped at a very good fish restaurant on the way home where Dianne and Frank met us. Skip One Seafood in Boneita Springs. Very Good! Oh I must mention while biking on the island Jim bought me my Golden Age Pass at the Wildlife Refuge, is that my guy or what!!!! All that was topped off by balloons , candles and Mango pie at Dianne and Franks. Thank you Thank you

At the Koreshan State Historic Site in Estero, Florida we toured the remains of the Koreshan Unity Society. There are several buildings along with Docents filling in the history. It was established in 1894 by Dr Cyrus Teed, the settlement was to be a New Jerusalem. A Utopia, a life without crime, tobacco or drugs. Where everyone working for the good of all. They believed the earth, sun and moon were encased in an outer shell, and went to great lengths to prove their theory. On 1908 Dr Cyrus Teed died his followers thought he would be resurracted on Christmas Day. Well that didn't happen and not too long after that the society dwindled to about three dozen which actually lasted about 30 yrs.