For authentic and delicious Cuban cuisine, I recommend Zaza New Cuban Diner. We visited the Altamonte Springs location, but there are also four other Zaza locales in Central Florida. Seek it out!
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Wood Storks
As we wandered around Starke Lake in Ocoee yesterday, we enjoyed the pleasure of viewing two wood storks, a rare and welcome sight indeed!
Alice’s Pond
The other day we dropped by Mead Botanical Garden in Winter Park just so we could wander around Alice’s Pond and look for wildlife. We saw two turtles and a black racer with a frog in its mouth. Not a bad way to spend a lazy Saturday afternoon!
Greenwood Urban Wetland
The Greenwood Urban Wetland in Orlando lies adjacent to the historic Greenwood Cemetery. Take a nice stroll around the scenic lake and look for various wildlife along the way. We saw a turtle and a pileated woodpecker during our brief journey. Seek it out!
Lazy Moon Pizza
We finally got an opportunity to check out Lazy Moon Pizza in Orlando and had a great experience! The pizza slices are absolutely huge and delicious. We also sampled the hummus plate and caprese salad. They also have a nice craft beer selection. We visited the East Colonial Drive location just west of Mills Avenue. A second location can be found on University Boulevard near UCF. Highly recommended!
Yellow Caboose
An iconic bright yellow Caboose lies in front of the Heritage Museum in downtown Winter Garden. Very cool! Someday I’ll make it inside that museum. Looks interesting!
Mount Dora Wildlife
If you take a short stroll from bustling downtown Mount Dora, you can immerse yourself in wildlife at Palm Island Park and adjacent Grantham Pointe, both of which overlook scenic Lake Dora. I wandered around both spots yesterday right after an afternoon storm and had the place to myself. Enjoy your hike!
Birding at Starke Lake
Although The Big Year (2011) is one of my favorite comedies, I do not consider myself a birder (maybe somewhat of a birdwatching enthusiast, if you will). However, one of our favorite places to go birdwatching is Starke Lake in Ocoee. For a small lake, you can actually spot quite a diverse selection of bird species. Check it out!
A Little Reckless
“The Keys are relaxed, a little reckless. The Keys are water and sky, horizon, daybreak, spectacular sunsets, the cup of night. The least interesting thing about them is the road, but the road, as is its nature, allows entrance. The road is the beginning … The best way to enjoy the Keys is still to seek out their simplicity and their eccentricity.” – Joy Williams, The Florida Keys: A History & Guide, 1988
What I’m Watching …
“There he is, The Geek! … Is he the missing link? Is he man or beast? Some have pronounced him man. But beneath that shaggy mane if hair lies the brain of a beast.”
Wandering Florida 