Monday, 9 Nov 2015 | Views [160]
Heavy rain all day today so no chance to explore the beaches. Instead we drove to Destin beach to look for dolphins in the harbour, but didn't see any. Maybe they don't like the rain!
We'd checked out of yesterday's motel, thank goodness, although ... Read more >
Tags: destin, outlet shopping
Sunday, 8 Nov 2015 | Views [183]
Long journey today to Destin in the panhandle area of Florida. About 340 miles. Left about 8am, stopping twice en route for petrol and lunch (bought a salad in Walmart). Easy journey with pleasant scenery and amazing bridge along 98 to Destin. ... Read more >
Tags: destin, dolphins
Sunday, 8 Nov 2015 | Views [245]
Up early again! After a good breakfast we drove to Crystal River Preserve State Park. We first went to the visitor centre to pick up some info, then drove back to Mullet Hole for a walk along one of the trails. Very peaceful and a quiet area. Saw 2 different ... Read more >
Tags: archaeology, boat trip, crystal river
Friday, 6 Nov 2015 | Views [150]
Arrived in Crystal River about 8pm last night, 04/11/15, after good BA flight and drive from Tampa. Staying at Hampton Inn. Today, Thursday, we woke early as expected at 5.20, so had early breakfast at the hotel before visiting the Homosassa state pà... Read more >
Tags: crystal river, manatees
