Florida!

We're finally here!

Yes, getting here was always part of the excitement and the adventure but I think the ultimate goal was always "getting to Florida for the winter"!  Well, we finally made it!

Fernandina Beach is the northernmost (Florida) stop on the ICW and what a great little place it is!  I imagine most of you - like us - have driven to Florida for vacations and we all saw the green interstate signs on I-95 for the exits to Fernandina Beach.  But, who ever had time to exit when you were in a hurry to get to Daytona, Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale or any number of other popular Florida destinations?  Not us, but boy were we missing a great spot on beautiful Amelia Island!  Shopping galore and so many great restaurants - not to mention a beautiful beach on the ocean side!  We're very glad we finally weren't in such a rush and could spend some time in this great little "off the beaten path" town!  It's also home of Florida's oldest hotel and saloon - both of which are still in operation today.