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After our Constellation cruise we headed home by way of Ponte Vedra, FL to meet up with John Linn and his wife Linda, who live nearby. On the way we made a stop at the Juniper Springs Recreation Area of Ocala National Forest. It was an interesting place, with mineral springs that you could swim in (we didn’t) and lots of greenery. We met John and Linda at Bird Island Park in Ponte Vedra before going to their home then having a lovely dinner at a nearby seafood restaurant. It was nice to meet another long-time “online friend,” if only for a few hours. But Ponte Vedra is on the way to lots of places down that way, so it’s likely we’ll be in the area again!
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We’re off again. Back to Florida to visit different friends, hop on another cruise ship with them for a few days, then slide back into town just in time for Christmas! Good thing our shopping is done…. 😉
Complete photo gallery of our trip is here.
Busy times for you retired folks! For many that is what retirement is all about. My parents and sister and brother-in-law all travel extensively in retirement. One thing I’ve not done is the cruise ships and for some reason really have no desire to. Although the food sure is appealing to me. Glad you were able to meet up with John and his wife.
One of the favorite questions we get asked by our older neighbors is some variation of “when’s your next trip” or “where are you off to next?” We do get a little carried away from time to time, but we enjoy getting out and doing things. Cruises fulfill some needs, while road trips fulfill others.
We’ve managed to connect with a number of fellow bloggers over the years, and it’s been fun!