Wonders never cease to amaze me — wonders of the beach, that is. Florida seashell hunters are a unique flock. Even seagulls watch them with intrigue. Hunters with heads down, eyes gazing the sand, walking slow as a turtle. They’ll stop from time to time when they spot something to inspect. Sometimes it’s a keeper,…
Fort De Soto Park is a gift in so many ways. It’s pristine natural habitat will never be developed, like so many areas of Florida. Situated on the Gulf of Mexico about 40 minutes west of Tampa, the beach at Fort DeSoto was named the best beach in America in 2005. On a recent visit,…
When I traveled through Europe on the Danube River, our Viking cruise ship passed through a series of locks starting in Nuremberg, Germany and ending in Budapest, Hungary. It was so amazing. The walls of the locks practically hug the ship. So close, I reached out my hand from our cabin’s balcony and held my…
The heat and humidity of Florida has returned, signaling summer has arrived in the tropical south. While often oppressive, there is beauty to be found. My canna lily are now blooming. They are a glorious presence in my garden in an otherwise sweltering seasonal change.
The quaint Greek village of Tarpon Springs, Florida is a delightful place to enjoy authentic gyros. Tarpon Springs is on the Gulf of Mexico coast near Tampa. My favorite hangout is Dimitri’s, a waterfront restaurant with a great view of the sponge docks. This is no fast food gyro. The thing is plump with fresh…
