While living in Sarasota, we’ve made it a point to explore what Florida has to offer. After three years here, we realize that there’s more to see than beaches and theme parks. We’ve already seen the big attractions like Disney World and SeaWorld, so now, between trips to other countries, we’re focusing on sights closer to home. Before we eventually leave Florida, we want to visit places that don’t make the top ten lists. This blog is about some of…
As Kathy and I prepare for our next adventure (hiking the Camino de Santiago from Portugal to Spain), we wanted to share an adventure with you that is not about us. This adventure is about our friends, Lindsey and Jessie, and their recent obstacle course race. They have raced in more than 200 obstacle course races over the past 12 years from 3-mile races up to 50-mile 24-hour races. As we learned at the Savage Race near Tampa, FL, this…
For 32 years the Ringling Bros. circus troupe wintered near Sarasota, Florida. They chose this location for its sunny, warm winters and because it was close to a rail line. The circus performers — including the elephants — traveled by train to Florida every winter. Although the circus has moved on, its essence is here every day, with acrobatic shows and historical remnants. Sarasota has streets, buildings, theaters, museums, parks, and events named after the Ringling Brothers Circus. Saturday, April…
We have been writing about our travel adventures for over four years. For the last two years, the Covid-19 pandemic has grounded us in the United States. Only recently have we been slowly returning to our travel adventures. We are currently living in a rental home in Venice, Florida (a small town one hour south of Tampa). No doubt, you are aware of the devastating hurricane that swept through southwest Florida on September 28. It was an experience or ‘adventure’…