Nautical Lines

Nautical Lines, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

Captree Fishing Fleet is getting ready for spring fishing.

juggler and iphones

juggler and iphones, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

Key West, Florida, where there are street performers every night and everyone has a smart phone!

behind the ferry

behind the ferry, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

One of my more popular images, redone.

swan's nest

swan nest, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

While out kayaking, we came upon a swan's nest. I was amazed...the nest was huge!

The sand dunes of Fire Island

The sand dunes of Fire Island, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

The sand dunes and vegetation of Fire Island...

Time to get the boat ready to visit Fire Island. Check out the ferry schedules if you plan on a visit. 

This is the ferry schedule from Bay Shore. The communities are listed in the tabs across the top: 

Ferries from Bay Shore

And this is from Patchogue, going to Davis Park and Watch HIll: 

Ferries to Davis Park and Watch Hill

Plan your spring visits now!

The sand dunes of Fire Island

The sand dunes of Fire Island, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

It will be interesting to see how the dunes survived the winter, all after the storm Sandy.

Pousada de Tavira

Pousada de Tavira, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

On my last visit to Portugal, we stayed in Pousadas. They are government owned hotels which are set up in old castles, monasteries, convents, and palaces. I know it sounds very adventurous, but the hotels are well maintained and professionally run. I highly recommend that you check them out! Google: Portugal Posadas.

Mt. Etna, Sicily

Mt Etna Sicily, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

I've been thinking of going back to Italy. Beautiful countryside, great food, safe from political violence, friendly warm people, great weather. Why not?

Thinking of spring

gulls fly, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

My two little gulls here are asking me, "Where's spring?" I have no answer.