cinco de mayo

cinco de mayo, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

Publix supermarket, here in Florida, had the workers in "cinco de mayo" costumes handing out (pushing) Mexican food items. Couldn't help but feel just a little sorry for them.

This guy was so nice and let me take his picture for the holiday.

tower and bridge

RM tower and bridge, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

Spring in New York City

New York City, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

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.

Happy Easter

Happy Easter, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

montauk lighthouse

montauk lighthouse, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

When the sun is shining and warm but the air is cool, you know that spring is here.

LIRR

LIRR, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

Train to Montauk...

golf course-West Sayville

golf course, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

Be patient! Spring in on the way!

castle in the storm

castle in the storm, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

Palácio Nacional da Pena

Pena National Palace (Palácio Nacional da Pena) in Sintra, Portugal
Read about it here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pena_National_Palace

springtime blooms

witches broom, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

Risky behavior

Risky behavior, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

Very rough water at Jupiter Inlet and these guys braved the waves to go into the ocean. They didn't stay there long but it was just a little too dangerous for most boats this size.

snowy branches

snowy branches, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

Another snowy day on Long Island. It is a beautiful sight, isn't it? Just wonderful if you don't have to drive anywhere or leave the neighborhood. Hope you all are enjoying the day!