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Where the Locals Eat–Manatee Springs, Florida
Way down upon the Suwannee River… is Manatee Springs State Park! Manatee Springs State Park in Florida is home to a freshwater spring where manatees come to munch sea grass every winter before turning around and continuing up the Suwannee River during their annual winter migration north in search of food and warmer waters. Manatee […]
Pirates, Popsicles, and Pizza on the Florida Coast
On the coast of Florida Brian and I made a stop to see my cousins Mariah and Allie! Quick stops in Jacksonville and St. Augustine just gave us a taste for this area. Our guides shared their world with us, getting us excited to visit again. Mariah is a student and surfer in the lively […]
Gone Fishin’ in Stuart, Florida
I have never been much of a fisherman but during our stay in Stuart, Florida I got a chance to try my hand at the reel and really begin to enjoy the leisure, thrill, and fresh fish that this sport brings to the table. During our stay at their home in Florida Amanda’s cousins Katie […]
After the Oil Spill–Enjoying the Gulf Coast
On April 20th, even before our adventure began, our dreams of a beautiful Gulf Coast and wonderful fresh southern seafood were dashed by news reports about the explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig off the Louisiana coast that killed 11 workers and would eventually result in the largest oil spill ever in the U.S. […]
The Ins and Outs of Hippy Paella
In Stuart Florida my cousin Katie placed a call to some of her close friends and asked them to join us for dinner! Not only were we going to be privileged to share in this group’s company but also get a taste of her friend Cristina’s “hippy paella!” Paella refers to the low-edged pan in […]
Appreciating Asheville
You do not have be a millionaire to experience grand mansions, delicious food, unique culture, and beautiful scenery in Asheville, North Carolina. Amanda and I visited the Biltmore Estate and the Grove Park Inn, ate at restaurants Tupelo Honey and The Mellow Mushroom, enjoyed talking with the friendly people of the town and appreciated beautiful […]
Places We’ve Been
Staring in May 2010 we began a tour of the United States, Canada and Europe in an effort to find new cuisines, tastes, places and people. Everywhere we went we found much to enjoy and what could possibly be better than traveling together, seeking out great places and food? This trip has really opened our […]