Monday, December 5, 2011

Pandas

One of the best days of my life was to see the Pandas at the
Atlanta Zoo

I have been watching the baby on a webcam for the
past year. It was fantastic to see him up close

He was the most playful I had ever seen  him

It was halloween so here they are bobbing for apples

Mom loves to eat

Baby Po likes to sleep on top of the climbing structure

Thanks Ron, I had a great day !

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

A windy day walk at Fort Lauderdale

He thinks it's a bike !!!

It was a windy day with big waves



We stopped for coffee just in time to escape a shower

In the Hilton hotel

It was very windy but warm at 80f

Just about kept our hats on


Taking a nap

Wind surfers were out even though the danger warning
was out for no swimming

Early Morning Walk at Fort Lauderdale Beach

I love to get Ron off to work and then go for a walk
at the beach

If you're lucky you may see a guy running in his speedos !!
Quite a hunk

The Hotels get their loungers and umbrellas ready for the
 guests to use


The beaches have been cleaned but not too many people out yet
Its already 82f at 8:30 am

Saturday, October 8, 2011

Trip to San Diego and LA

Doris on a sunny evening in San Diego.

Asian Elephant LA Zoo

I asked this Giraffe how tall he was and he kindly stood
by the measuring stick...!

Lisa and Doris in the shade at LA Zoo.  A very warm day.

Koala Bear  - Cute!!

Silverback on the prowl.

Meerkat

We had a great day at the Zoo. It's only 10 minutes
from Lisa and Ian's home.

La Jolla Cove.

San Diego Harbor. Huge Statue of  the famous Life magazine
picture at the end of WW2.

San Diego Harbor. Seaport Village

Star of India

Bob Hope Staue


m/s Westerdam.. Ron was at work for a day.

Friday, August 26, 2011

Hurricane passes us by

Today the hurricane passed us by. We did get some heavy
bands of rain but it was a lovely evening so we packed
a picnic and headed to the beach.

While we were eating a flock of parrots came to the trees.
We think they came from the Bahamas to get away
from the storm

Hard to see but the birds have such wonderful colors
on them, reds and yellow tails

This is usually packed but tonight it was quiet.

Saturday, July 9, 2011

Air Boat Ride in the Everglades

Sawgrass recreation park is just a 5 min drive from our house

In she gets

It was a great ride and this big guy was right next to us

Bubba was our guide

See the lady behind Doris..... she's leaning sideways
because the alligator is right next to her in the water

This is a little too close for comfort

There is an exhibit of local friends

These guys are the funniest

Hard to see but this alligator is HUGE

Ron held one. Doris declined. Ron said it was so soft,
like a very soft leather.

We loved the pig. he sounded just like Ron because he
was snoring his head off