Saturday, May 9 — This morning, the clouds were so thick and dark that it felt ominous out. Eric rinsed down boat and set up the new power cords. We went to lunch at a Japanese restaurant called Sushi Bear, located … Continue reading →
Settling In and Exploring Jacksonville, Florida, USA
The sunrise on Thursday, May 7 was blocked by low atmospheric clouds Eric went to the marina office as soon as it opened to ask if we could move to an empty spot three slips away because it was dredged … Continue reading →
Welcome to Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Wednesday, May 6 — We arrived to entrance of the St. John’s River as the sun was coming up, so we had good visibility for entering (marked by purple dot). A big tanker also arrived at the same time we … Continue reading →
Sept. 17 – Yuengling Brewery
“I only go out to get a fresh appetite for being alone.” -Lord Byron
On our way home from Lancaster county we decided to visit the Yuengling Brewery in Pottsville. Yuengling was founded in 1829 by German immigrant David G. Yuengling making it the oldest operating brewing company in the United States. It’s been run by the same family for six generations. Originally known as the Eagle Brewery it was renamed in 1873 to D.G. Yuengling & Son.
Sept. 17 – Yuengling Brewery
“I only go out to get a fresh appetite for being alone.” -Lord Byron
On our way home from Lancaster county we decided to visit the Yuengling Brewery in Pottsville. Yuengling was founded in 1829 by German immigrant David G. Yuengling making it the oldest operating brewing company in the United States. It’s been run by the same family for six generations. Originally known as the Eagle Brewery it was renamed in 1873 to D.G. Yuengling & Son.
Driving Through Cocoa Beach, Florida and Passage to Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Monday, May 4, 2026 continued… As we left Kennedy Space Center, we discussed a dinner plan. We’d liked the food at Rising Tide so much that we decided to go back again tonight. It was another great meal, and with … Continue reading →
The Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, FL (AKA Cape Canaveral) — Part 9
continued… We hustled over to the building the Astronaut Talk was in and took a seat in the mostly empty theater. The astronaut of the day was Bob Cenker, who did one mission aboard the Space Shuttle as a private … Continue reading →
Sept. 16 – Lititz, PA
“Don’t let someone ruin your peace just because they can’t find theirs.” -Unknown
We like going places for Stan’s birthday. It’s a great time of year. Not too hot, not too cold and a lot less crowded after Labor Day. We had a nice time in Lancaster and actually went to some nice restaurants to celebrate yesterday. Today we continued the celebration by exploring another town in Lancaster county. Lititz is just eight miles north of Lancaster and filled with a lot of history and charm. It’s known for its rich Moravian heritage, unique shops and sweet chocolate aroma. It was founded by the Moravian Church in 1756.
Sept. 16 – Lititz, PA
“Don’t let someone ruin your peace just because they can’t find theirs.” -Unknown
We like going places for Stan’s birthday. It’s a great time of year. Not too hot, not too cold and a lot less crowded after Labor Day. We had a nice time in Lancaster and actually went to some nice restaurants to celebrate yesterday. Today we continued the celebration by exploring another town in Lancaster county. Lititz is just eight miles north of Lancaster and filled with a lot of history and charm. It’s known for its rich Moravian heritage, unique shops and sweet chocolate aroma. It was founded by the Moravian Church in 1756.
The Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, FL (AKA Cape Canaveral) — Part 8
continued… There was also a model of the Atlas V, which has been in use since 2002. According to the sign, there have been more than 600 Atlas program launches with 100% success. It was used for transporting astronauts to … Continue reading →
