Well here I am at the end of my stay in Florida. I've already started packing and am trying hard not to think about leaving Miami airport tomorrow night (Wednesday). The past week has been spent between the pool, the beach, eating out and shopping for last minute bargains to bring home. There's a fabulous store here called 'Kohls' or is that 'Kolhs'... no the first way. Anyway, it's a bit like Marks and Sparks, except a lot cheaper! They have some lovely thi...

Well, we just had the most wonderful weekend in Florida keys. We went down there on Thursday evening and returned Sunday evening. We spent three nights at The Lime Tree Bay Resort in Layton, Long Key just south of Islamorada. I've just spent almost an hour trying to upload photos but again I'm having a problem. A handful have uploaded but they don't really give you a good idea of what it was like. I'll keep trying though. Friday we drove down to Key West. We h...

The weekend here in South Florida was quite a washout, especially on the East Coast, but as planned on Sunday we set off for the West Coast and the Islands of Sanibel and Captiva, taking a risk that there was a 60% chance it would be cloudy and a 40% chance of rain. We got up early, and were out of the door just after 7am, grabbing bagels and coffee before heading southwest to Alligator Alley and the 100 mile drive across Florida. Alligator Alley is one of the ...

Well I wouldn't call this week a really exciting one, but it was a good one. Although I have to admit, a dose of homesickeness kicked in a few days ago. I'm missing everyone, missing good old English Tv and the food. I'd kill for a good old roast right now. I could of course cook one here, but you can't get some of the essential ingrediants here and the veg is very hit and miss. The weather has been good. Almost too good. I've found that I can't cope in ...

Well here I am at the start of week 5 already. Where has the time gone? The holiday feeling has now gone and I'm settling into a routine...well, someone has to do the washing and clean the Condo. However, I get to go to the pool everyday :) It's low to mid 90's everyday at the moment and it's so hot. I find that I now either have to go to the pool around 10am or wait until about 3pm. If I go after lunch, as did previously, I'm getting too hot and that makes...