Nearly 4 weeks of theme parks, beaches, sunshine and trying not to eat too much!
It’s a full itinerary, taking in Universal, Seaworld, Disney, Cape Kennedy, Busch Gardens and no doubt shopping for Mrs & Miss K (I have at least one empty suitcase on standby).
Wish me luck, lol.
UPDATE - That was the easiest entry into the US ever. From plane to bags in 20 minutes! Excellent!
Enjoy Amigo!
Florida is excellent.
I might need another holiday to get over it, lol.
You’ll meet some real characters down there in Florida, a lot of them are retired New Yorkers.
My wife’s Dad lives in Naples. It’s gorgeous. They have swimming pools, a big fun zoo, many shopping malls, there’s a liquor store there that looks like a museum. Every woman is in a sexy swimsuit and sexy sandals …it’s a fantastic place.
A couple years ago I visited my in-laws down there and I was out in Pop-Dukes garage and a chubby little Italian guy parked his silver sedan and started struggling with his packages in his trunk. So I stomped out my cigarette and went to give him a hand…he was a little old chubby Italian looking fellow and seemed to need help. So I helped him and he warned me not to smoke so late on the driveway because gators and rats ran all about the yard late at night.
I took his word.
The next morning my father-
in-law told me I had met and assisted a genuine gangster from New Jersey and it was a damned good thing I was polite to him!
True story, crazy shit!
It’s the first time I’ve been back in a long time, so I’ll be catching up with my ‘second family’ which will be quite emotional.
shareIf you do find yourself in Naples, this is my favorite restaurant:
https://campiellonaples.com/
Safe travels and enjoy!
Many thanks for the suggestion. Naples is a super place. If we don’t get a chance this time, then we definitely will next time 👍
shareHappy travels Bud. Check out that Gulf Coast sometime, it’s paradise😎
shareEverybody at the hotel bar are buying me drinks because I’m English!
shareHell yeah!
Who doesn’t love the English Gent in the room?
If I was there my wallet would be wide open too Amigo.
Slainte! as you are fond of saying. Bless you and your fine family. I’m doing a Hank Williams Jr. concert and toasting you in my freezing cold garage tonight Pal🍺
Beware of Florida Man
shareI’ll try.
shareI think he's talkin' about this guy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoQ0r2ligPg 😁
shareGotcha 😉
shareHave a great vacation in Florida!
shareThanks! I’m actually very excited.
shareI know some of the places you visit aren't into Christmas much, if at all, but it will be holiday overload in Florida - your daughter will love all of the decorations.
Also, if you are going to be in Ft Lauderdale, there is a nice boat ride on the Intercoastal and it's fun in the evening when you can see all of the boats decorated.
Awesome! I love visiting Florida, although I wouldn't want to live there (just too hot in the Summer for me). Good luck and I'm sure you'll have a great, memorable time!
shareJust be careful. The South is notorious for ice storms, lots of rain (even for Florida) in wintertime, and keep an eye out for gators in watery areas. I don't know if they sleep at this time of year, but Florida doesn't get very cold in winter, and they might still be around to cause trouble. Thankfully you're not visiting during Florida's tiny "tornado season." Theirs occurs in February, if they get any tornadoes at all.
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