Florida is just three hours from Bangor by plane. When we left Bangor it was 27 degrees, when we landed the digits had reversed, 72. Amazing! By contrast, three hours of driving will bring us to the Maine/New Hampshire border, where the temperature was 28 degrees.
Florida is filled with tourist attractions and activities that are open, even in the winter! Best of all, the regions low cost airline, Allegiant, has been sending Mark emails promising low cost flights, from just $70 (each way luggage not included.) So we packed up our paddle gear and suncream, left our cats in the house-sitter's care, and took off for a week.
And we had an amazing time. But how could we not? A winter trip to Florida can never disappoint; since we aren't looking for great water, just water free of large ice sheets.
Florida has some lovely paddling places. I'm fond of Sannibel, but my favourite is in and around the Everglades. Fantastic Grouper sanwiches in Everglade City. Have a great time - I'm only slightly jealous!
ReplyDeleteIt's like you can read our minds! Those were exactly our goals. However, somewhere along the way we got turned around...
DeleteWe just returned from Florida, too. It was beautiful with mid 80's and sunny skies every day. We were able to get in a couple of short paddles, and even saw on alligator on the river. And I know what you mean- sometimes life gets in the way. Maybe next time you will be able to get out on the water.
ReplyDeleteRob, Glad you saw gators, we didn't see any. But we did get out paddling. Mark is pretty insistent that if there is water, we will be on it. Look for paddling posts soon! (Also let us know what river you were on - Thanks!)
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