First week of December: a quick trip to Florida

Because of our detour to Missouri, we had to cancel our earlier plans for California / Arizona, and still had timeshare points to use or lose. Could not find anything within driving distance of Missouri (we were supposed to be in California in December, where more opportunities exist), so we opted for Florida. Fortunately, my sister Lori held down the fort in Missouri while we were gone!

In Daytona, we met up once again with our RVing friends Brett and Olivia (who happened to be spending the winter near St Petersburg).  We had a great time exploring the area, trying out local cuisine, and of course, playing mexican train dominos. (Finally finished up the game we'd started in Colorado back in July!)



Gary on the beach just behind the resort

 

shipwreck? can we snorkel here?




Gary driving on the famous Daytona Beach



terns were in abundance





on the jetty at Ponce de Leon Inlet




Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse




Ponce de Leon boardwalks to explore




i could live here




Portuguese Man-of-War were everywhere - glad to stay
out of the water! Their tentacles can dangle 50-200 feet.




at the pool




Olivia Brett and Gary enjoying "free beer" night at our resort





who's up for a game of dominos?







it was very cold - the birds had to fluff their feathers






on the Daytona boardwalk



view from our room