Heading West

We headed north through Gainsville, turned west on our last leg home. Stopped in Talahasee to see the Capitol. The first picture is the old Capitol in front of the new one. The second is the new one. Ed, you will be happy to learn that Florida has taken over from Oregon as the ugliest Capitol in the thirty plus we have seen.

John Ringling

We visited the John Ringling home and circus museum in Sarasota where the circus had their winter quarters.

Fort Myers

We visited Fort Myers and also met up with my brother Larry, his wife Cindy and her parents Bob and Carla, all on vacation.

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas from Fort Myers Beach.

Fort Myers

More scenes from the Fort Myers area - the Ford Edison winter estate with the word's largest Banyan tree, the southernmost winery and vineyards with orange trees and palm trees and another beautiful day at the beach.

Sanibel Island

Known for it's sea shell hunting.

Fort Myers Beach

The first day of winter in Fort Myers Beach and how we watch Sunday football.

Everglades

We left Fort Lauderdale heading west to Fort Myers. We passed through the Everglades on the way.

Uncle Dick

While in Fort Lauderdale Patti and Barb got to visit their Uncle Dick. The bachelor uncle who married his lovely wife Sharon at age 66.

South Beach

We went to Miami and visited South Beach.

New River

We took a river cruise on the New River through Fort Lauderdale.

Key West

We took a day trip to Key West. We had a great time, but realized that there is too much to do for a day trip.