Castillo San Felipe del Morro

Puerto Rico means prosperous port, which made it irresistible to pirates. Plus, you needed to pass by the El Morro Fortress to reach the new world. Five hundred years ago, the Spanish Fort began with one cannon and ended with the intimidating six-story Fortress you see today. When an enemy ship passed through the bay between the main island of Puerto Rico and the city of Old San Juan, the Fortress El Caneulo (Puerto Rico side) and El Morro (Old San Juan) created an unpenetrable crossfire that warded off pirates and other countries. 

But things transformed when the interlopers could fly over by air. The island changed hands to the United States. The Fort is a fascinating and beautiful place to stroll. Follow my feet...

Iguanas guard the window slits. 

The rock patina is weathered and wonderful.

The lighthouse is the icing on a solid and steadfast cake. 

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Shark Valley

There are no sharks in Shark Valley, but you’ll find plenty of alligators, maybe dozens or hundreds, and you might see them all. Most people tour the National Park by tram, but the best way to do so is by bike. Two loops on an e-bike is almost thirty miles, with a picnic lunch in between. It’s classic Everglades scenery, with a swirling tower to climb at the end. Are you scared to bike by sleeping alligators with their crazy grins, just inches from your bike tires? Well, consider this: I’ve seen numerous children biking by them, and that means so can you! Follow my wheels…

Believe it or not, crows stole Fahrenheit 451 from my bike's basket, and tore it to shreds. I caught them in the act. I guess it's better than book burning!

I caught them stealing snacks, too. 

This turtle was inside the alligator's mouth only moments before. 

See? 

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The Fountain of Youth

The Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park, situated in historic St. Augustine, is a kitschy must-see attraction when planning your visit to Florida. You’ll learn about explorer Juan Ponce de Leon, strut with strolling peacocks, mingle with intriguing artifacts, and sip magic spring water! Will you age in reverse? Nope. But you'll have fun. 

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The Neon Boneyard

 

“What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas, but what happens in New Orleans, goes home with you.” ~ Laurell K. Hamilton

The Neon Museum is where iconic Las Vegas signage goes to die. It’s like a pasture for old horses or a nursing home where weathered signs are just happy to have a bit of TLC, a spot to watch birds, and frequent visitors. It’s like a cemetery in New Orleans, where the dead rest above ground with the living! It’s a neon boneyard. Follow my light…

“I'm probably one of the worst people with numbers you've ever met. My brothers always kid that they think I'm counting cards in Vegas, but I'm just trying to add things up.” ~ Luke Wilson

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