Category Archives: Florida

After the British burned St. Augustine in 1702, the Spanish built a line of fortifications to protect the town. This wall was rebuilt and repaired many times over the next century. The final construction took place in 1808. These gates, … Continue reading →

On the Saturday after CPC, I drove north to Green Cove Springs for my niece’s wedding. My flight home from Orlando was scheduled at 6:50, which gave me approximately two-and-a-half hours to be a tourist. I drove into St. Augustine … Continue reading →

After all the morning’s excitement, we still hadn’t eaten breakfast. I spotted a Krispy Kreme across Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway from Eli’s Orange World and headed over. I decided to buy two donuts — raspberry filled (my favorite) and chocolate … Continue reading →

On the outside, Eli’s Orange World, in Kissimmee, Florida, is a fruit stand. On the inside, it’s a gift shop full of everything you need to prove that Florida is a strange place. I found some squishy orange candy of … Continue reading →

The Monument of States was located in Lakefront Park in Kissimmee, Florida. We strolled through the park down to the shore. There were birds everywhere, including something large on top of the lighthouse. When we walked down to the lake, … Continue reading →