Sunday, February 22, 2026

Day 894- Keys to Canada- Ft Myers, Fl

 The 2026 Grapefruit League includes the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays, Detroit Tigers, Tampa Bay Rays, Minnesota Twins, Atlanta Braves, Miami Marlins, New York Mets, Houston Astros, Washington Nationals, Pittsburgh Pirates, Baltimore Orioles, and St. Louis Cardinals.




Ft Myers, FL








Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Day 890- Keys to Canada- New Orleans

 

From the icy roads of I-10 to the sunny beaches of the Florida Keys. The amazing beauty never seems to stop.  When friends join us on a portion of our adventure it make it more special.

New Orleans, LA



Café Du Monde is world-famous as a historic New Orleans landmark (est. 1862) serving only two iconic items: freshly fried beignets—square French doughnuts covered in mounds of powdered sugar—and coffee with chicory.


Bananas Foster


Owen asked his sister, Ella, and Chef Paul Blangé, to come up with a new dessert using these bananas. What they came up with is now the world famous Bananas Foster. The dish was originally invented at Brennan's Vieux Carré Restaurant on Bourbon Street, across from The Old Absinthe House.

Yes they were perfect!






Harborwalk Destin, Fl









Grapefruit League Baseball


Apollo Beach, FL
"The Manatee Viewing Center is one of the best places to see manatees in Florida. During cold weather, the Tampa Electric power plant attracts countless manatees, and other forms of wildlife.








Key West Southern Most Point











The Harry S. Truman Little White House in Key West, Florida, United States, was the winter White House for President Harry S. Truman for 175 days during 11 visits. The house is located in the Truman Annex neighborhood of Old Town, Key West


The Ernest Hemingway House was the residence of American writer Ernest Hemingway in the 1930s. The house is situated on the island of Key West, Florida. It is at 907 Whitehead Street, across from the Key West Lighthouse, close to the southern coast of the island.




The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum in Key West, Florida, houses approximately 60 polydactyl (six-toed) cats, many of which are descendants of Hemingway’s original white cat, Snow White. These famous felines are known for having extra toes and are named after famous people, often lounging on the historic property's furniture and grounds



Mile 0 in Key West, located at 501 Whitehead St (corner of Fleming and Whitehead), is the official beginning/end of U.S. Route 1, a 2,300-mile highway running to Maine. It signifies the southernmost point of the continental U.S. and is a popular, heavily photographed spot for visitors celebrating the end of the Overseas Highway journey. 




Time for a small game of mini golf





Day 1,000- Recap

12 countries  6,287 pictures  213 stops 37,284 Miles 2 cruise ships 3 trains 5 planes