Florida Vacation ~ Downtown Disney~ So Much to See

 

We met Steve's Uncle and Aunt at Downtown Disney.

 

We took in the sights -- from hot air balloon

 

to quaint statues

 

and Dinosaur bones.

Florida Vacation ~ Flagler Beach

 

My sister was able to accompany us on our second trip to the beach.

 

That day turned out to be quite a bit warmer than our first visit.

 

Playing in the sand seems to hold a certain fascination for everyone.

 

I have to slip in a picture of me every now and then.

 

Waves wash away all the cares of life leaving pure joy behind :)  Just look at those smiles.

 

I love this picture of my sister.  It turned out awesome.

 

Sea and Sand.

Florida Vacation ~ St Augustine Lighthouse

 

Lighthouses are unique pieces of architecture scattered across the globe.

 

Beyond beauty,  they play an important part in the safety of our sailors.

 

Finding something that can contribute in use as well as aesthetic beauty, adds to the intrigue.

Florida Vacation ~ CedarRiver SeaFood

 

Seafood lovers who live inland, don't often get the opportunity to taste the real thing.  The stuff that gets frozen and shipped across the country, loses something in quality.

 

CedarRiver Seafood, located near Jacksonville, is a favorite of several of my relatives who live in the area.

Florida Vacation ~ Old Spanish Sugar Mill, Ponce De Leon State Park

 

Sometimes I like to find those off the beaten path, hidden treasure kind of places. 

 

The Sugar Mill at Ponce de Leon State park is one you don't want to miss. 

 

The sugar mill has been turned into an all you can eat, make them yourself pancake restaurants. 

 

You can choose from a variety of different toppings, making the most delicious pancakes you've ever eaten.

 

 

Don't they look tasty?

 

We couldn't pass up the opportunity to take a family picture.  What an amazing backdrop.  Quite a piece of architecture.

Florida Vacation ~ Datona City Park Beach

 

We were planning on going to Daytona Beach, but we happened to get there when it was high tide, so they had the beach closed.  A friendly gave us the tip that the city park beach was open, so this is where we ended up.

 

I believe our first beach day ended up being the coldest day we spent in Florida. 

 

Some how the cold didn't deter the girls in the slightest.

 

Thoroughly enjoying the novelty of splashing in the waves.

 

I however took the warmer route and only got my feet wet.

Florida Vacation ~ More Sea World

 

Wow that's pretty brave, getting face to face with a Walrus.  I don't think I'd be that brave.

 

Feeding time at dolphin cove is the best time to get close to these lovely creatures.

 

Someone's trying to get his Florida Suntan.

 

Now he's posing for the camera.