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Reef and deep sea fishing at Batemans Bay

This was our first ever reef and game fishing trip! This was at the beautiful Batemans Bay.

Heading up to Pigeon House Mountain

The weather was perfect for a nice walk up Pigeon House Mountain. So off we went!

To Sydney, via Singapore

Our obligatory stopover at Singapore on the way to Sydney.

Everglades National Park – Shark Valley

We did the Shark Valley Tram tour because we arrived too late to hire bicycles to tour the route ourselves. We encountered more alligators, birds and butterflies.

Back to Sanibel Island

Back to Sanibel Island for more shells!

Everglades National Park – Anhinga Trail

We visit Anhinga Trail, at the Everglades National Park

Florida Keys

We drove to John Pennekamp State Park for a look, and then headed onwards to Key West for dinner.

Hanging around SoBe

A lazy day wandering about Miami Beach.

Beachcombing, then Miami

Our first taste of shell collecting at Sanibel Island … then onwards to South Beach, Miami.

The Ringling Museum

We visit a circus museum in Sarasota …

Visiting the Kennedy Space Centre

We visit the inspring Kennedy Space Centre at Cape Canaveral, joined the tour and tried out the Shuttle Launch Experience.

Swimming with Manatees! Then off to the best beach in the US

We swim with Manatees! Then off to Siesta Keys (voted the best beach in the US) via Tarpon Springs for some sponges.

Coral Gables to Crystal River

We visit the Miracle Mile in Coral Gables, swing by Lake Okeechobee and finally arrive in Crystal River.

Off to someplace warmer … Miami!

We leave chilly London for warmer climes to begin our road trip around Florida, beginning with Miami.

Angel of the North, Durham Cathedral

Visiting the Angel of the North, and Durham Cathedral, the BALTIC, and then heading home.