Tagged With "Florida"
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Re: Alligator, Everglades National Park, Florida
This one was a little creepy. He kept following us as we walked along a trail (probably deciding if we were worth the energy of eating)
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Re: Alligator, Everglades National Park, Florida
And Little Red Riding Hood said, "My Granny! What sharp teeth you have!"
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Re: Alligator, Everglades National Park, Florida
It is funny that we tend to think of all animals as "he". Could be a lady gator. You were wise to give him or her your respect and distance. Most wild animals have no interest in two legs, The natural instinct is to hide or run. The exception is when they have been given treats in the past. He or she was probably trolling for tossed treats, not you. If you were the gator, would you rather nibble on salty you or a nice deli sandwich ?
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Re: Alligator, Everglades National Park, Florida
To determine the sex of an alligator, you need to flip it on its back and inspect the private regions. Alligators don't like that very much. So I'll just call him 'he". No sexism implied or intended.
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Re: Alligator, Everglades National Park, Florida
That's okay. I will just toss him or her a sandwich and we can part friends. Originally Posted by DrFumblefinger: To determine the sex of an alligator, you need to flip it on its back and inspect the private regions.
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Re: Alligator, Everglades National Park, Florida
Maybe alligators liked to have their bellies rubbed. Give it a try ! Kidding ! Kidding ! Kids and grown ups, don't try this !
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Re: Alligator, Everglades National Park, Florida
Originally Posted by CICAK: Maybe alligators liked to have their bellies rubbed. Give it a try ! After you -- please!
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Re: Giant Saturn V Rocket, Kennedy Space Center, Florida
Wow! Impressive!! looks like a great place to visit.
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Re: The St. Augustine Lighthouse
GutterPup -Great job sharing about the lighthouse. Anastasia Island, or known as "the Island" there has some pretty cool sights, beaches and restaurants. It's friendly and relaxed atmosphere is commented upon frequently and I found it's really true.Many people come back year after year and stay for months at a time. The historic sights of downtown bring people in, but the Island brings them back.
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Re: The St. Augustine Lighthouse
Thank you Travel Rob! St. Augustine is a place I visit once every couple of years, and I always include a visit to Anastasia.
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Re: The St. Augustine Lighthouse
GutterPup, You posted some great pics of the place. The St. Augustine Light is one of the 10 most beautiful lighthouses in the USA. I read that in a travel magazine, so this is not just my opinion. It's gorgeous! In another lifetime, ex-wife type other lifetime, we were going there for a winter interlude in February from 2002 until 2006 and we stayed on Anastasia Island, not far from the light. We joined the member society, bought bricks in our kids's names, and visited there frequently.
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Re: The St. Augustine Lighthouse
I appreciate your kindness I did notice all the bricks at the entrance with folks names on them, pretty cool. I haven't been to many lighthouses I must confess, something I hope to change, but this one was really fun and had tons of history behind it - I'm a fan!
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Re: The St. Augustine Lighthouse
Here's a view of the exterior of the lighthouse, from Wikimedia/Jubileejourney
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Re: The St. Augustine Lighthouse
I have never been, but my wife just spent 6 days in St. Augustine and it has been added to our list of MUST GO places. Thanks for the info on the lighthouse, it will be one of our stops.
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Re: Fort De Soto Park, Florida – A Tropical Utopia
A truly beautiful place! I imagine the kayaking and fishing are quite good. Are there any alligators about/ Is it a first come, first serve campground, or are reservations allowed?
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Re: Fort De Soto Park, Florida – A Tropical Utopia
Thanks!What an excellent beach GutterPup!
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Re: Fort De Soto Park, Florida – A Tropical Utopia
Originally Posted by Travel Rob: Thanks!What an excellent beach GutterPup! You're welcome! My little secret
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Re: Fort De Soto Park, Florida – A Tropical Utopia
Originally Posted by DrFumblefinger: A truly beautiful place! I imagine the kayaking and fishing are quite good. Are there any alligators about/ Is it a first come, first serve campground, or are reservations allowed? The kayaking and fishing are out of this world! No worries about running across any gators, they like fresh water and Ft. DeSoto is salt water, but there are sharks! Reservations are recommended at the campground, especially during the winter and spring months. The summer...
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Re: Fort De Soto Park, Florida – A Tropical Utopia
This is a beautiful beach. Is it a daft question to ask if there are alligators around? I'm Australian, and our more northern beaches get huge crocodiles as well as sharks, so I'm not quite sure if the same goes for alligators in Florida!
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Re: Fort De Soto Park, Florida – A Tropical Utopia
Hi Jessica! While it is not impossible, it is quite rare to see a gator at this beach, I only know of one time that a gator was ever spotted there, and that was only a 3.5 ft long one. It is much more likely that you'll see a shark before seeing a gator
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Re: Those Beady Eyed Alligators!!
Great pictures...I hope telephoto? Wouldn't want to be that close. They're amazingly good at camouflage...I remember a bayou tour in Louisiana a few years ago...we were very surprised when the guide tossed a block of wood into the water near a log...and the log came to life!
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Re: Those Beady Eyed Alligators!!
If Gators see you close by, will they come for a closer look ? When Gators have attacked people - is this because folks have stumbled into their territory ?
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Re: Those Beady Eyed Alligators!!
I'm reminded of a poem (to give it dignity) by the late Ogden Nash. The Purist I give you now Professor Twist... a conscientious scientist. Trustees exclaimed "He never bungles!" and packed him off to distant jungles. Camped by a tropic riverside, one night he missed his loving bride. She had, the guide informed him later, been eaten by an alligator. Professor Twist could not but smile: You mean, said he, a crocodile!
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Re: Those Beady Eyed Alligators!!
Wild gators rarely attack people unless you stumble onto them -- say fall off your bike on top of a gator sunning himself. They are happiest to avoid humans. Problems arising when people feed gators. Then they can become aggressive and associate people with food. If you don't give them any, they might decide to take a bite out of you.. That said, gator attacks are still very rare. And yes, they're great at hiding themselves, Pheymont. You really need to train your eye to see them as they lie...
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Re: Megabus adds new Orlando routes...and $1 fare for 1st 2 weeks
The Florida routes are now quite popular so thanks for the heads up on the opening prices. Really glad to see Tallahassee and Miami added.
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The Sunshine Skyway Bridge – The Creepy and the Miraculous
If you follow Interstate 275 south through the city of St. Petersburg, Florida until you run out of land, you’ll be greeted by a gentle slope of road that seemingly rises from the waters of the Tampa Bay. This...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, February 25, 2015. St. Augustine, Florida
St. Augustine is celebrating its 450 th birthday in 2015 and everyone’s invited! It was in 1565 that Pedro Menendez of Aviles proclaimed the land for Spain. The first Catholic mass was held at what is now the Mission de Nombre de Dios by...
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Florida warned: take action against future flooding
17th c. Castillo de San Marcos, guarding America's oldest city, may be endangered by rising waters. With all the jokes about earthquakes in California creating ocean-front lots in Nevada, it's easy to forget that things are changing in numbers...
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Ready to go to Key West?
If you're caught up in the latest snow storm, the answer likely is 'yes'! And you're not alone. Key West is one of the hottest and quickest growing destinations in the USA. Key West contributes $1.6 billion to the Florida economy...
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Florida: Unexpected Destination for Wine
Think wine, and you think Europe...or the Napa Valley...or...Florida? Not a thought that occurs to too many, but as the Miami Herald points out, Florida has a long and thriving history of wine production, although mostly fruitier, sweeter wines...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov. 9, 2014: Forsythe Park, Savannah
America’s first planned city, today Savannah is famous for its beautiful mansions facing 24 park-like squares, lovely architecture and southern hospitality. A popular attraction is Forsythe Park (above), a gathering place for tourists and...
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Visiting Cuba pt 2. + more cars !
EXPLORING CUBA (Missed pt 1 ?..... http://www.travelgumbo.com/blog/visiting-cuba ) Getting about in Cuba varies dramatically. In the populated areas they have regular buses. Out in the countryside you'll have to take a taxi or go on an...
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The Casements—Winter Home of John D Rockefeller
Visit the place the Rockefellers went to escape winter. Samantha shows us around and gives its history.
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The Rockefeller Gardens - Ormond Beach, Florida
Join Samantha for a visit to the extensive gardens and park land that were once the private Florida estate of the Rockefellers.
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Universal Studios Florida
Travel Rob shares a fun visit to Orlando's Universal Studios, proving it's not just for kids!
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Florida's Unique Coral Castle (Where Gumbo was #359)
DrFumblefinger visits the unsual "Coral Castle" in southern Florida. The place was crafted of coral rock over a thirty-year period by a single man.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day. September 12, 2013: Disney MGM Studios, Florida
Walt Disney was an amazing genius! Among his many great creations -- Mickey Mouse, family oriented entertainment, theme parks -- he'll likely be most remembered for his films. Among the earliest and best of these was "Fantasia",...
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JetBlue looking south to Mexico, Ecuador
JetBlue is starting to take on a real international tinge, adding Mexico City to its destination list for this year, and opening service to Ecuador in 2016. JetBlue already serves over 30 cities in the Caribbean and Latin America. The Mexico...
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Erika headed for Florida; airlines waive change fees
Despite weakening considerably during Saturday, Tropical Storm Erika appears increasingly likely to give Florida grief early this week, and airlines are offering customers with flights in and out of the area a waiver of fees on changes based on the...
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Los Angeles - Havana: American Announces New Charter Flight
Photo by :GarryRF American Airlines has announced they will operate a charter flight from Los Angeles to Havana...
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Hi-speed rail to connect Miami, Orlando
With stations already under construction, a new rail service connecting Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Orlando is on track for a 2017 launch, with trains that will provide airline-style amenities without the airport hassle. The new...
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Angell and Phelps Chocolate Factory, Daytona Beach, FL
Samantha takes us along on a candy factory tour, and leaves us with our mouths watering for some of the treats!
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Hyatt Resorts – Hyatt Regency Orlando. Florida
Samantha takes a luxurious break at a resort hotel.
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Jan. 23, 2018: Project Mercury Exhibit, Titusville
DrFumblefinger stumbles upon a nice tribute to the Project Mercury astronauts in the small east Florida town of Titusville.
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Florida wants you to come see the doctor
Florida legislators are pushing legislation that would encourage medicla tourism to Florida. Travel to seek medical care is a $10 to $60 billion industry worldwide, and they believe Florida would be an attractive destination. One legislator...
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Megabus adds new Orlando routes...and $1 fare for 1st 2 weeks
Megabus is expanding its Florida coverage with routes that connect Miami, Tallahassee and Tampa to Orlando. The low-cost bus carrier already has Orlando routes to Gainesville, Jacksonville and Atlanta. Fare on the new routes will be $1+$1.50...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, May 22, 2014: Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida
Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida, is a fun and exciting family destination; However, although Universal Studios does offer activities for children of all ages, it is my opinion that the majority of this vacation destination caters to...