One of our favorite dining spots in Central Florida is Antonio’s Market & Cafe. Although there is a formal dining room upstairs, we enjoy the casual, bustling atmosphere downstairs. I recommend the margherita pizza with a glass of Cabernet, although you can’t go wrong with any of the menu offerings. After lunch, we cross the street for a stroll around scenic Lake Lily. Check it out!
Year: 2021
To-Do List
“What’s a to-do list? … It’s a list of things that you don’t really want to do, or even think about. Everyone you know makes these lists. But how many people get up every morning and make a list of 10 things they want to learn or enjoy that day? Very few. And that’s really what I’m trying to do now.” – Francis Ford Coppola
Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
We had a great time exploring the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey in Maitland this morning. The staff was very friendly and informative. They did an amazing job. Highly recommended!
Trails
“May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view.” – Edward Abbey
What I’m Watching …
Big Sur (2013): Arguably the most successful film adaptation of any of Jack Kerouac’s novels to date, Big Sur was directed by Mark Polish and features amazing cinematography, solid acting and compelling voice-over narration such as “I was surrounded and outnumbered and had to get away to solitude again or die ” Eclectic cast includes Jean-Marc Barr, Josh Lucas, Radha Mitchell, Anthony Edwards, Stana Katic, Balthazar Getty, Kate Bosworth, Henry Thomas, Patrick Fischler and Jason W. Wong. Definitely not for all tastes!
Back to Bear Creek
Nestled amid a sprawling neighborhood in Winter Springs, Bear Creek Nature Trail is a real diamond in the rough! It’s a short but very scenic trail that’s worth seeking out.
Overlook Park
Nestled along scenic Lake Jesup in Oviedo, Overlook Park is a nice place to chill – if you can find it! There are no hiking trails here, but the view is excellent.
A Walk in the Woods
With apologies to Bill Bryson, I had a great hike at Econ River Wilderness Area in Oviedo yesterday. It was good to be back there! One of my favorite local hikes.
Wandering Hickory Point Park
Tucked in a far corner of Hickory Point Park, a huge recreational complex in Tavares, lies a very scenic boardwalk. Just follow the sidewalk that heads west of the playground to find it. You’ll be glad you did!
Sabal Bluff Preserve
Tucked behind a mobile home park in Leesburg, Sabal Bluff Preserve is hard to find, but well worth the effort. The Bourlay Trail takes you to the Lake Griffin Trail for some spectacular views. The entire trail system is just about 2 miles total, so you can knock it out in an hour or so. Keep an eye out for gopher tortoises (unfortunately, we didn’t see any this time out).
Wandering Florida 