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If you have found your way here, this is the main blog page. A wonderful list of my inane ramblings and photography from our holidays around the world and road trips across America and Europe.
There may be even one or two useful posts hidden within, but I’m making no promises.
Universal Studios Orlando turned out to be my favourite theme park of the Florida holiday. Familiar film sets, TV references, Springfield from The Simpsons and a great evening at CityWalk made it a standout day.
Just 85 miles from Orlando, Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park felt like a completely different Florida. Quiet, natural and unforgettable, it offered our first ever encounter with manatees — and it was something truly special.
International travel during the covid pandemic hasn't been easy but as with everything, if you take the risks the reward is there. So in June 2021 with the USA well and truly closed to international visitors we found ourselves booking a week in New York in December for my 50th Birthday.
The following video was taken as we drove through Missouri on Route 66
Its not everyday you get a phone call asking you to Drive from Derby to pick clients up in AUSTRIA!
Nestled behind trees and vegetation the Azul Del Mar is a tropical paradise. Its an adults-only boutique hotel located between lush green lawns, with Iguanas running around freely,
We had three nights booked at the Old Manor House in Key West and the general idea was to wander the streets, pop in and out of shops and bars and generally chill out and relax.
As roads with bridges go, US Route 1 is pretty impressive, especially the 7-mile bridge which, despite what the name suggests is actually only 6.7 miles long.
The rather eccentric Rain Barrel, which the sign outside proudly proclaims is a village of artists was an interesting stop. Once you've made your way past the giant red lobster which welcomes passers-by
We were staying at the Casa Thorn Bed & Breakfast in Islamorada. From what we had read on the internet we were expecting it to be unique and we weren't left disappointed.
We woke up to a gloomy and grey day, not quite raining but the weather was more like Scunthorpe in autumn than California in summer. We ate breakfast then hit highway one to begin our journey along the coastal road
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