Itinerary

Thought about going inland to Ocala National Forest. Ocala has been described as an area of gently rolling hills, green grassy fields with miles of white board fencing; home to more than 225 horse farms. Sort of like Kentucky in Florida.But when I clicked on images of the 13 campgrounds in this huge park,they all seemed very,well,SWAMPY. And 1 of the 3 that offered flush toilets and hot showers took extra pains to describe the Alligator dangers for campers w/dogs. So we are staying coastal,moving on Sat. to a park called Sebastian Inlet that is,I dunno,on some water. Of course this one warns of gnats. Anyway,4 days there,then 2 days at one in Hobe Sound that is both near Jupiter,home of the dog friendliest beaches in the state, and near my brother in Stuart,where we are looking forward to a Thanksgiving Prime Rib fest complete with Patriots football.Then 2 days at a hotel which we fondly call Puke Manor,thanks to a little incident last year w/Gordon. We're the kind of repeat business they're looking for!

 Today we had a nice day checking out old St. Augustine. There is a ton of history here,but they sell it to to masses with Ghost Tours,pirate stuff and trolley tours.There's a nice Spanish Quarter,with stores and eateries occupying the old buildings. We sat out in a courtyard w/ Gordon and had a Cuban sandwich and a few beers. The big attraction though,is the Ripley Believe it or Not Museum. Oddly enough, this is the kind of place I would probably like were I not traveling with a dog...kind of like going to the Spy Museum in DC. Think of the blog fodder!

Finally, The Sopranos lied! Big Pussy Bonpensiero was not wacked. In fact I am absolutely positive that I have discovered him here in witness protection,splayed out on and around a beach chair. No pic,since I didn't want to disappear myself, but hey Larry,how about a little illustration for our readers?

 Tomorrow we might rent Segways and make funny looking crop circles on the beach.