Week 1 in Orlando

We arrived in Orlando with temps in the 80's but the very next day things cooled down and we spent a windy cool week here.

We did get 2 bicycle rides in (total of 44 miles) and a 2 hour and 20 min paddle in on Lake Butler. 

 Even got a little putt putt golf in.

Bye to Hilton Head Island

We have had a good two weeks at Hilton Head.  We put 163 miles on our bikes and were able to do some paddles on the Broad Creek.  It was windy and cool the first week so we did no kayaking but this week was less windy and the sun was out (even though it was still cool) so we finally got in the kayaks for a couple of paddles.  We even got up close to some dolphins - too bad they are too fast to capture a picture of!
Enjoyed great bar-b-que ribs at Choo Choo Bar-B-Que Express.  Yummy - no fat on the meat - even Bruce enjoyed them even though he usually won't eat ribs.

This morning it was pouring rain but it has now let up so Bruce went to get the trailer (have to keep it at a storage facility on the Island) and we will start to pack up.  Tomorrow we head for Orlando.

Hilton Head

We are now in Hilton Head for 2 weeks.

Yesterday we were able to go on a 22 mile bike ride - cool but comfortable riding. 

We rode in to a park area and a gentleman that had been walking along the water told us about an eagle in a tree.  We went to check it out.  He was really excited because he said he had just turned 60 and it was the first time he'd ever seen an eagle.

Happy New Year 2016

Happy New Year!

We went to a fireworks display at Barefoot Landing for New Year's Eve. Luckily they had it nice and early - 6:00.  It was a spectacular display even though it was short.  Zoe. Teri & I went and really enjoyed it.  Zoe didn't like the loudness of it though.  Bruce stayed back and watched football.

This morning Teri & Zoe headed back toward home.  They were stopping to see Darren & family overnight in Myersville, MD.  

The temperatures dropped so it wasn't so humid.  Bruce & I were able to get out on our bikes this morning - temps in high 50's - and be back before football games started.  I enjoyed the hot tub!

Trailer and most of the car is packed and we head to Hilton Head Island tomorrow morning.

Rain

Yesterday it rained all day and this morning it was raining again.

By 10:00 rain had ended and we were able to get out on our bikes.

Had a few sprinkles and lots of puddles but it was in the 70's so wasn't too bad.

Where calm meets the ocean

Monday we were able to get a nice paddle in.  

No wind, nice calm waters

Bruce likes to find "bridges" to go under.

Paddled out to where the water met the ocean.

 Didn't go too far out into the waves.

North Myrtle Beach

We are staying in a different resort this year.  

Links Golf & Racquet Club in North Myrtle Beach.

It was in the low 50's this morning but it was sunny so we were able to get a nice 22 mile bike ride in so Bruce would be back to watch football games.