In this episode we are headed to the Edison and Ford estates in Sarasota, Florida.
First off we see the incredible Banyan trees outside the Edison/Ford museum. Then we pay $25 for an audio walking tour and entrance fee to the museum and what a cool museum it is! Full of cars from Ford and inventions from Edison! Very fun and informative. Great quotes from both men that are displayed to read.
Then we make our way to another building to see Edison’s botanical laboratory, where he was trying to produce a rubber product made from a plant called Goldenrod. All supper interesting.
We end our visit by heading across the street to visit the winter homes of both Edison and Ford. Beautiful homes on lovely property facing the peaceful Caloosahatchee River.
Then we head back to give you a tour through our Airbnb, which is a 5th wheel RV.
Next stop is the iconic statue named Unconditional Surrender in a park in downtown Sarasota. The statue was developed from The NY Times picture of a sailor kissing a nurse during the celebration in NYC of the end of WWII. Such a cool statue!
From there we traveled to the ever popular Saint Armand's Circle, which is an outdoor shopping and dining district where we have a lovely lunch at the Venezia Italian restaurant and then walk to Kilwins for an ice cream dessert.
After taking in the sights and sounds of the very talented street musicians we head to Lido Beach which is only blocks away! We walk a native plant covered path out to a gorgeous beach with incredible turquoise waters! So beautiful and peaceful, which sets the scene for Steve and I to end this episode with prayer for peace for all our viewers!
You See That!?
Steve and Carol
On this episode we take a quick look at the damage caused by Hurricane Ian in For Myers, Florida. Then we take an airboat ride through the mangroves of Florida seeing gators and lots of other wildlife.
Cherry Blossom Capitol
December 15, 2023 • Steve and Carol
Travel to Georgia with Steve and Carol as they head to Macon. The 1st stop is Gainesville, FL for a short hike to find a lake.... which we didn't find. If you know where it is, please let us know in comments.
Then it is off to Macon and our 1st treat was to travel The Cherry Blossum Trail which we highly recommend. During this we realized that we were a bit early for the full display of blossoms.
Next stop was downtown to catch a Weiner Dog race. Too cute.
Day 2 started off at the Allman Brothers "Big House"'. The location where they lived and recorded many of their extraordinary hits. If you are an Allman Brothers fan this is a must for you. This place was stuffed to the max with memorabilia of concert posters, album covers, instruments, handwritten lyrics and personal effects. Along with candid shots of the family. You get to see their living quarters with personal items preserved and displayed. You could spend hours here. The entrance fee was very reasonable.
Next is the downtown Cherry Blossom parade. So fun to witness a smalltown event like this, Community floats, high school marching bands and the hometown citizens enjoying the show.
Before we leave town and head for home Carol takes you on a tour of the Victorian Airbnb. On our way out of town we stopped by the CTN TV station WGNM and also shared with you some of the beautiful homes and buildings of Macon, GA.
This episode is wrapped up with a personal "Happy New Year" to you from us.
Christmas in Charleston
December 15, 2023 • Steve and Carol
On our way to Charleston, SC. We arranged a stay at a working farm. It comes with u-pick-um fresh eggs for breakfast. After a tour of the Airbnb we head into the city of Charleston. We stop at the Black Door for coffee and a bit of energy. Then it is on to the sites. We find a recreation of a "Notting Hill scene". Then it is on the way to Driftwood Beach where we see amazing natural collection of all sizes of driftwood. Next morning, we share how wonderful it is to have your pipes frozen in an Airbnb. then it's back to the city with its sites. A stop at the Pineapple Fountian *minus water.
Then it is CHRISTMAS MORNING!!! We head to the barn to give the animals treats. Stop at the goats and donkeys on the way back to the Airbnb for Christmas dinner. How to enjoy boring highway driving....we share our method at the end of the video. Our fully decorated house greets us as we pull into town.
Fluttering Through St Marks Butterfly Festival in Florida
December 15, 2023 • Steve and Carol
We introduce our trip to St. Marks Refuge in Tallahassee, FL which we heard is like visiting a Monarch butterfly highway i.e....Monarch butterfly migration. Next morning, we reveal to viewers the goofy Steve and Carol left behind a backpack packed with camera equipment...mics, tri pod, wires, etc. And how a trip to Walmart and the friendly employee Brenda SAVED THE DAY!
Next, we are off to a breakfast at the charming McDavid's Cafe in Steinhatchee, FL. We break in informing everyone about the special fishing village Steinhatchee. We share about the River Marine Inn and the owner Barb. She is full of information about local happening such as the Fiddler Crab Festival, scalloping in the summer etc. Then it is off to St Marks for the Monarch Butterfly Migration and Festival. After parking we met 2 young Emory University students who captured a couple butterflies and shared with us some cool info.
Following that we headed over to the tagging tables where we learned even more of how they track Monarchs and Carol even got one on her nose! It was off to find "THE" butterfly highway only to be disappointed in seeing only about 50 butterflies. However, we included a few clips of a truly amazing butterfly migration to not disappoint you! You will see the incredible transformation of a caterpillar to a beautiful butterfly...a new creature was created. *Sound familiar? See if we find Arts & Crafts.
The episode ends with Carol sharing about life with Steve.
Fall Colors in Tallahassee, A Visit to Torreya State Park and St Marks Lighthouse
December 15, 2023 • Steve and Carol • 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Got to Tallahassee late first night only to realize we had no toiletries. However, problem taken care of after 11pm run to truck stop. Next morning we headed to Torreya State Park to catch the "amazing FL fall colors". Hahahaha. We saw approx. 6 red leaves on our hike the "breath taking" natural FL waterfall. Steve slid in safe at the bottom of the falls.
The next stop was a restored and furnished Civil War era home, the Gregory House.
In the following morning we visit Keke's Breakfast Cafe for an amazing meal. Yummo!
St. Marks Lighthouse and visitor's center was next, where we heard a bit of Pink Floyd. ;-)
Then the park employee shared some interesting information re. the Monarch Butterfly. Apparently, there is a Monarch Butterfly freeway in the area!
After that we enjoyed a beautiful drive through the marshland of St Marks Wildlife Refuge. Ending with a walk on the beach near the lighthouse where we spied a few Monarch Butterflies.
After leaving St Marks we stopped at the town of Steinhatchee for lunch at Roy's. Then a reenactment with the seagulls from "Finding Nemo"...."Mine Mine Mine!!".
Our last stop was to Shhhhhh Beach filled with driftwood and where it is known to have the longest stretch of natural white sand in the state of FL.
Closed this episode with a drone shot Infront of an amazing huge piece of driftwood whole sharing our thoughts of this trip.
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Hope you enjoy!
Crater Lake, Diamond Lake, and Chipmunks!
October 17, 2023 • Steve and Carol
Steve and Carol start this episode with epic views of the incredible Crater Lake. The deepest lake in the United States! Then they stop by Diamond Lake and visit Carol's favorite rodents...CHIPMUNKS.
Back to Cascade Locks we had wonderful breakfast at "Bridgeside Restaurant", bought cherries and drooled over vintage custom cars then completed the day! Packed up the next morning and ended our 15-day trip through AMAZING Oregon!!! Hope you enjoy traveling with us.
A Wild Jet Boat Ride and a Little Bear Dodging
October 17, 2023 • Steve and Carol
Join Steve and Carol as they walk the foggy path to the amazing view at Arch Rock. Then continue to Smith River Rancheria to see an island of harbor seals. Then back to Oregon where they visit Grants Pass and dodge a few bears and enjoy a jet boat ride up Rogue River.
The Day from Hell and the Beauty of Lighthouses
October 17, 2023 • Steve and Carol • Romans 5:3–5
Steve and Carol start off this episode with their "day from hell". And then they hula their way to the beauty of Bannon Beach and Face Rock.
Tide Pools at Yaquina Head Lighthouse Newport Oregon
October 17, 2023 • Steve and Carol • Psalm 27:1
We begin this episode at Yaquina Lighthouse in Newport, Oregon before we travelled to Oregon Dunes National Recreation area at Umpqua Beach. Here we learned some awesome facts about grey whales while whale watching.
Oregon Capes and the Devil's Punchbowl
September 18, 2023
Steve and Carol continue their Oregon trip through three different capes along the Pacific Ocean and a tour of the Devil's Punchbowl.
Oregon Camping and the Haystack Rock
September 18, 2023 • Steve and Carol • Psalm 95:5
In this episode find out how camping goes for Steve and Carol and enjoy the beautiful scenery at Haystack Rock!
Hatching Fish and Walking the Waterfalls
September 6, 2023 • Steve and Carol
Off to Oregon - Part 1
August 30, 2023 • Steve and Carol • John 9:25
Lots of Fun in Cocoa Beach and the Kennedy Space Center - Part 2
Steve and Carol
Off the beach and onto the launch pad! Come with us to Kennedy Space Center...our 1st visit ever and we've lived here 40 years! It is a must see. So much to do; didn't have time to do everything.
