Everglades National Park, southern Florida coast. Forecast: Sunny, mid 80’s 20% chance showers.  Mid afternoon actual is 88 degrees with hot sun and moderate humidity.  It’s a Croc!  What a smashing wildlife day in the southern coast of the Everglades! Three salt water crocodiles, one manatee, two sharks, one alligator, two Osprey carrying fish, … Continue reading DAY 16 – It’s a Croc I say! →

Well, Miami was a bust. Why do some days go great and some days not so great?? Weather, traffic & crowds, planning, unexpected events, lack of familiarity, lack of good equipment,... On this day, unfamiliar with Miami, planning issues, traffic, and unexpected lane closures caused the day to be more of a bust. A primary … Continue reading Day 15 – Miami or Bust →

  The day starts slow, a well-deserved recovery following a travel day. After weather checks and rough planning, thoughts come together for a short trip in the area. Head north-east and drive the scenic coastal route A1A. To avoid traffic mid-day on a Saturday, the start is from the north heading south to the busier … Continue reading DAY 14 – On the Road, Florida’s Gold Coast →

   Travel days are more challenging.  Pack up, secure the Camper, unhook the electric, cable, water and sewer.  Oh yes, all RV’ers get their hands dirty and handle the good stuff, and the not so good stuff. This is part of the lifestyle.   I may write more about the mechanics of the RVs at a … Continue reading Day 13 – Travel Day, Sarasota to Weston, FL →

  What a lucky day when you can visit with old friends and friends of theirs, and get a bonus boat ride around Sarasota Bay. And what a surprise, all but one of us is newly retired. It’s a nice thing to share, lots a smiles... The weather, perfect again, almost full sun, temps in … Continue reading Day 12 – On the Water →

  Sarasota was the winter home to the Ringling Brothers Circus.  John and Mable Ringling built a mansion on the bay, surrounded by beautiful grounds and gardens.  Today the site also hosts a circus museum, an art museum and a Florida State performing arts center.  Since we arrived late, we kept it simple and enjoyed … Continue reading DAY 11 – Day at the Circus →

   Sure, we seek the #1 beach in America as rated by Trip Advisor in 2017, during the week of spring break!!  What do you expect??  Lots of people enjoying the beach.  Happy people, nice. Spring Break !    Today is a take it easy day around Sarasota.  We hang in late morning to rest … Continue reading DAY 10 – Spring Break at Siesta Key! →

  Day trip from Sarasota to Sanibel Island.  Google indicates this is a 2 hour trip each way, We start early (9:30) considering a 4 hour round trip... NOT ! The TRAFFIC to the toll booth and across the bridges and causeway is A W E F U L !!! really aweful!!!  One hour from … Continue reading Day 9 – Sanibel Island →

  443 miles, 9:+ hours pulling the trailer   Not much for the blog today. Parking with the other Big Rigs For this travel day, which route do you choose??  Longer miles traveling on the interstate, or more interesting local roads which are shorter than the interstate.  The travel will be on Sunday.  The route … Continue reading Day 8 – Travel Day, Panama City to Sarasota →

   Another beautiful morning, sunny, warm, dry air, just great :-). What to do today, oh humm...  It’s funny, it feels like our last day of vacation, day 7, need to pack up tomorrow morning and head out.  It feels a little sad, as it always does when a vacation comes to an end.  Great … Continue reading DAY 7 – A Road Down Under →