We made the short drive from Lakewood to Golden, Colorado and we’re SO glad we did. We simply loved the town. If you’re like me…and you like BEER…the first thing you probably think of in Golden Colorado is COORS Beer, brewed with that “pure, Rocky Mountain spring water”. And the first thing we saw as […]
UNESCO City Of Literature – Iowa City, Iowa
In 2008, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) selected Iowa City Iowa as a City Of Literature. That may not sound like such a big deal…but consider this. Iowa City joined Edinburgh, Scotland and Melbourne, Australia to become only the third city in the world to receive that honor. Many famous authors […]
North Beach – Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Whether a Daytime Stroll… Or Dinner Outside At Night… A great place for “people-watching” We love to walk across the drawbridge and stroll up and down 32nd and 33rd Street in Fort Lauderdale. There, you’ll find everything from restaurants and bars, a sports bar to art galleries…and a jazz club, a cigar bar, […]
Culinary Convenience – Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Some women LOVE to shop…for clothes, shoes, purses, etc. etc. etc. I am NOT one of those women. But I was like a kid in a candy store the other day when we made a stop at MY kind of store…called CULINARY CONVENIENCE…South Florida’s Chef Supply Store. (Yes…it’s even open to people like me who […]
Turtle Patrol – Fort Lauderdale, Florida
This morning, I decided to head to the beach for my very own personal Sunrise Easter Service. (Hubby was still sleeping!) Forget the crowds and the sermons. This was MY beach. And I was the only person there…and it was AWESOME. When suddenly…two young women on four-wheelers came FLYING up the beach. They […]
Travel by Water Taxi – Fort Lauderdale, Florida
When you want to explore the waterways in Fort Lauderdale and you don’t want to spend an arm and a leg…Consider spending the day on the Water Taxi. We had GREAT time today…listening to the water taxi crew tell us about all the famous houses along the route. And who cares if the stories […]
Lighthouse Point, Florida
Yesterday we took a drive a few miles North of our home, and we stopped at Lighthouse Point. It’s a beautiful spot, and a great place for people (and boat) watching…and the little lighthouse is still in operation. The little “house” you see on the water in the picture is really a dredge. They […]
Outback Bowl – Tampa, Florida
The Outback Bowl… OK…It Rained…LOTS… WE LOST. We’re over it ALREADY.We’re looking on the BRIGHT side of this trip, as we try to do with ALL of our travels. We’ve had a GREAT time meeting awesome people. Hawk fans…LSU Fans, and Tampa “Locals”. The food has been delicious…even the hot dog at the game! Our […]
Ybor City – Tampa, Florida
Before we took the short drive from our hotel to Ybor (EEE-Bore) City , I had no idea what to expect. In my PREVIOUS life as a cruise specialist and tour guide, I took pride in doing my homework and knowing much about a destination before traveling there. But now that Fred and I have the […]
Wilson’s Apple Orchard – Iowa City, Iowa
Now that we’ve been BLESSED with SIX grandkids…we have started some family traditions, including a Labor Day trip to Wilson’s Apple Orchard in Iowa City. http://www.wilsonsapples.com/ Our weekend wouldn’t be complete without a hot, fresh apple turnover, and a romp through the orchard! Highly recommend spending an afternoon here! Nick and his family made the trip […]