A POSTCARD FROM FLORIDA

Several trips to Florida when the children were younger were manageable on a tight budget. During the trip of 1988, we stayed on the west coast at St. Peterberg, visited Busch Gardens, travelled to Orlando to visit Walt Disney World. The girls were younger and the big thrill for them was the pool at the hotels.

Florida has great beaches, wonderful for collecting shells and of course, the oranges, tangerines, grapefruit. A drive through the central region is so delightful as the smell of the fruit permeates the air.
During the 1988 trip, Sonya wrote a postcard to her Nana and Grandpa- " Dear NaNa & Grandpa, We'r having a great time in florida. every day we go on the beach and collect shells. We whent to basch gardens and whent on rides and looked at the animals. Love Sonya." Dated March 9, 1988.

Walt Disney World and Epcot Centre were so interesting. My mother-in-law Concetta that travelled with us really enjoyed everything too. Canadians, travel to Florida in great numbers. Many people have properties there spending the winter months and returning to Canada in the Spring- called the "Snowbirds". Of course many children and grandchildren will join their folks for an easy affordable vacation. Without a doubt, the pink flamingos that are such an interesting bird and very photogenic are so amazing to see live.

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