Central Florida adventures

Nov. 8

Harley Davidson---Daytona Beach, Florida

Well, we made it through Central Florida but didn't have any sweet children yelling from the back seat to stop at Disney World or any of the other great tourist attractions...so we had to find our own entertainment!Of course we did find a huge Harley store .....and managed to buy a couple t-shirsts, so I guess there was some whining going on in the truck for that stop.  Bet it is hopping during Bike Week!

near Daytona

 



We took a quick trip along the beaches north and south of Daytona and enjoyed the surf from the comforts of the truck.....it was a bit chilly and very windy, so didn't spend much time there.  The following day, it was alittle warmer, so we spent the day checking out the area around our great RV park in Polk City (which is a small town between Orlando and Tampa).  We hit several Flea Markets and found a great place for Crab, so spent the day shopping and eating. 











Our last day here was spent checking out the area around Tampa.  We found a great neighborhood in Tampa called Ybor (EE-Bor) City.  It is a historic area where the Hispanic, Italian and Cuban Immigrants gathered in the early 1900's to make cigars and to celebrate their heritage. They have done a great job to keep it as it was and to make it a great place to tour.   It was pretty quiet for a Monday, but I hear it is rockin' on the weekends.  Lots of great clubs, theaters, outdoor music and restaurants.



Ybor City






still rolling cigars all day



sea shell beaches of Indian Rocks Beach

We then ventured over to St. Petersburg to see the Gulf side of Florida, and found a great beach to stretch our legs.  The water is much calmer here and the sand is mostly made up of broken shells.  Weather was warmer today and it looks like we are in for more great weather as we head south to Ft. Myers to visit my aunt and uncle, Joan and Dick Smith.   More later!  Steve says we've traveled 5292.6 miles so far.......