We got another break from the Florida thunderstorms today :) We walked to the Sandbar Sports Grill for an early dinner. Our leased Cocoa Beach condo is just a few steps away from the beach and is close to the pier, restaurants, stores, and some parks. Score! Since it was hot and humid outside, we chose to eat inside the restaurant and not the patio overlooking the beach. The chicken dish was too sweet for my taste but the plantains and beans were ... View the Post
Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art
Yesterday, we went to the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art in Winter Park, Florida. This is my second trip back to Cocoa Beach this year and our very first museum visit in this state. This museum houses a huge collection of Louis Comfort Tiffany glass artworks including floor to ceiling stained glass pieces, vases, lamps, windows, jewelry, and etc. It is also home to a mosaic and stained glass chapel designed by LC Tiffany for the Chicago Columbian Exposition of 1893. ... View the Post
Pastel Colored Skies
Today is Day 5 of my three-week vacation in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Our destination on this sunny Sunday afternoon was Captain J's restaurant for an early dinner. It's a short leisure walk from the condo. Here are a few photos I took along the way. We picked this restaurant for the view. The food was okay and the service was good. No complaints, we came for the view. In just about an hour, the sunny afternoon at the beach turned into a sky filled with ... View the Post
I Traded Sunny California for Snowy DC
I traded sunny California to accompany my niece and sister to snowy DC. Our little scholar was invited to attend the Congress of Future Medical Leaders. Despite her hectic 3-day schedule, we managed to have some fun and see some of the main attractions in DC. Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool Korean War Veterans Memorial World War II Memorial Capitol Hill We bought tickets for the Lighted White House tour, but sadly we ... View the Post
Our Last Day in Kauai
And like all good things, our vacation in paradise must come to an end. We made the most of our last day in Kauai. We stayed at the property for the most part and just admired the unbeatable view. Just soaking it all in... Dinner at Makana Terrace, the food and service was excellent! We had an awesome time - thanks to the breathtaking views, spectacular sunsets, and amazing hotel location. We'll be back... Have a great ... View the Post
Wailua Falls in Kauai
Our to-do list for this day: drive to Wailua Falls, stop by the Kilauea Lighthouse, and lounge at the hotel. But first, we had to start our day with a breakfast buffet at Joe's favorite spot - the Makana Terrace at St. Regis. Top 5 reasons why Joe loved having breakfast at the Makana Terrace: incredible view of Hanalei Bay and Makana Mountain, great food, guava juice, soothing sound of waves, and the perfect setting to enjoy the moment with wifey ;) Not necessarily in that order. It ... View the Post