Rode a train above yellow cabs, en route to Miami MIA. Next up: Lisbon, Portugal, on a rather cheap fare. Meanwhile, our nephews and their parents are in flight to MSP.
Category: Florida
Gone Fishing
A day of simple activities at the resort.
Exploring by Boat
Explored the Keys around Islamorada by boat. Our nephews (and their dad, and Dwight) braved the chilly 73°F water to explore a reef.
Presidential Comb-Over
The pelican with the POTUS “comb-over” waited patiently while our nephews reeled in then released its lunch.
Emergency Splinterectomy
An emergency splinterectomy was performed. The patient is doing well but has been advised not to associate too closely with palm trees.
FLL Landing
Landed at FLL, Fort Lauderdale, on our way to the Florida Keys with our nephews and their parents.
Florida, Portugal, Spain, UK 2018
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Fish and Chips in Florida
Fort Lauderdale, final Florida beach on this trip. Enjoyed fish and chips: a nod to my heritage, a seaside tradition.
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