I’ve been very busy with life 🙂 for the past couple of years, and haven’t made very many posts lately. However, I’d like to make this post about a trip my son and I took to Florida this summer.
My son at Florida Sea Base, Islamorada, July 1, 2020
It was great to get away to Florida for a few days! Of course, it was very nerve-wracking to go in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, but we did it.
View of Miami from Biscayne National Park, July 8, 2020
My son spent many days at Sea Base in the Florida Keys with his Order of the Arrow honor society through Boy Scouts of America.
It was an experience that we planned on prior to the coronavirus pandemic, and we were still deciding whether or not to go even in the days prior to the trip.
Key West lighthouse, July 2, 2020
Ultimately, we decided to go and be as safe as possible while wearing our masks, neck gaiters, and cotton gloves as much as possible.
Royal Poinciana tree with beautiful orange flowers, Key Largo, Florida, July 6, 2020
In my hotels in South Florida and Key West, I also used Lysol to wipe down all of the high-touch areas, including on each occasion after housekeeping came through to clean and tidy up.
Lizard at Florida Sea Base, July 2, 2020
I’m so thankful and relieved that we could go, have a good time, AND stay safe and healthy, avoiding COVID-19!
Butterfly at the Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory, July 2, 2020
I must say that I’ve never been to Florida in the incredible heat of July, so this was a first!
Rhinoceros lizard at The Alligator Farm, Homestead, Florida, June 2020
It was so incredibly hot in South Florida, especially with the Saharan dust blanketing the atmosphere, warming it up like an oven. I knew it would be hot, and it was definitely sizzling!
Parrot at Theater of the Sea wildlife facility in Islamorada, July 6, 2020
Unfortunately, the beaches were closed from Thursday through Monday for Independence Day weekend due to the Florida governor trying to limit the coronavirus spread, so that put a damper on beach plans.
Palm tree with coconuts growing, Bayfront Park, Homestead, Florida, July 8, 2020
However, it was necessary. Coronavirus infections continue to rise and break records in Florida. I eventually got to the beach and got my fill of the sun – within one hour! That was plenty for me. 🙂
Crab at Biscayne National Park, Homestead, Florida, July 8, 2020
In all, it surely was so nice to get away for awhile!
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