2019 Florida and South American Cruise

We stopped by the Schmitts to say goodbye and off we go.  We drove to Birmingham. Alabama and stayed at La Quinta Inn--very nice and that was far enough for one day.  On to Destin to eat at McGuires where they have the 18 cent Senate bean soup.  It is one of our favorite spots and a line even at 3:30 pm on a rainy day.  We ate dinner with another couple from Nashville who had emigrated from California 25 years ago with 300 members of their church because of the drugs and gangs in northern California.  They had known and worked with Bob Hope and had lots of stories. We arrived at Wyndham Bay Club II in San Destin.  It rained for the four days we were there and Pete came down with a respiratory infection (bad) that kept him pretty non-functional.  By the time he recovered, we were off to drive 600 miles to Wyndham Royal Vista in Pompano Beach .  The weather is just beautiful--80 sunny degrees.  This resort was severely damaged by a hurri...

Star Island Wyndham for 4 nights was a pleasant surprise.  Very nice with pretty grounds, nice pool, pool games, food, music, miniature golf, hot tubs and LOTS of pool lounges with plenty of shady spots.  Would definitely come back here again. Our balcony Best part was having Olivia Peck and Donna Otte (our former co-workers in our previous lives at Family Practice) come to visit us for the day from Melbourne.  Lots of fun catching up and remembering old stories and adventures. Bonnet Creek Wyndham in Tower 1 with a one bedroom with a view of the lake!  REALLY nice! Magic show Monday, Hawaiian Family dancers Tues.,Karaoke Friday were all terrific.  Disney Springs not too crowded and the Ghirardelli's Decadent Hot Chocolate was almost too amazing so Pete is going back to the original next time.  They moved the dance and hula hoop party from the stage to a flat area by Earl of Sandwich--north east end we think.  Same format but need...