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Up, Up, And Away To Italia!
So it begins. Mellow Wanderer sets out with his loving and beautiful companion, Mrs. Wanderer, for a seven week journey to the ancient city of Rome and places beyond. Our home base is near the historic area close to the Spanish Steps. (As seen in the above photo.) Stay tuned for some exciting adventures! Ciao,…
Dive Into Adventure: Snorkeling Dry Tortugas National Park
After two long, frustrating years of waiting, we finally made the trip to our dream destination: the Dry Tortugas, a nearly two-and-a-half-hour ferry ride south of Key West, Florida. This place is so popular you need to book a year in advance. We did just that in 2022 for an October 2023 trip. Everything was…
Rain Or Shine This Island Paradise Shines
Nothing cuts through the fun at the southern most spot in the continental U.S. Not searing heat, stifling humidity, or torrential tropical storms of South Florida. Key West just keeps rolling along through it all! Mallory Square Sunset On our current trip, a passing cold front confronts the hot moist air of Key West and…
Close Encounter: Alligator Versus RC Boat
There are some Instagram videos that capture my attention. This one did because it’s so Florida. It’s hard to say, from my perspective, if this is a chance encounter or something that was planned. Wildlife taunting isn’t acceptable under any circumstance. Neither is playful teasing. The activity should have stopped and the toy removed from…