Showing posts with label blackpoint. Show all posts
Showing posts with label blackpoint. Show all posts

Thursday, February 26, 2015

Playalinda Brewing Valentine

It's been a while since I blogged! Happy Belated Valentine's Weekend-- I have had family visiting and went on a relaxing cruise to the Bahamas; so I have been away from the blog (You can read all about it next week).

Let me fill you in on our adventure from Valentine's weekend- the hubby and I went out to one of our favorite day spots, the Playalinda Blackpoint Wildlife Drive, and then we made a pit stop at a new brewery in downtown Titusville.

We are craft beer enthusiasts (did you know we took some of our engagement photos at a craft brewery?), and in the past, my husband and I have attended some amazing beer paring dinners. I was hoping to find a special Valentine's event we could attend, but after looking around online I was surprised to find out our favorite local Brewer, Ron Raike (who we have followed from Shipyard Emporium, to Cask and Larder) had finally opened his own small batch brewery! We had to visit, and we were pleased to find out it is right down the road from Playalinda Beach!  Enjoy some highlights below :)

The taproom is mix of old and new.

Our adorable brewer's choice flight. I love all the details on the glasses and serveware.
We split a cheese and salami plate. It was acute picnic style lunch. 

We enjoyed trying a few brews off the flight menu.


Try is out for yourself. It's worth the drive! 
Live locally inspired!

Thursday, January 1, 2015

Our Trip to the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

Happy New Year! It was a cold and drizzly day in Orlando so Gareth and I decided to head out to one of our favorite spots and take advantage of the cloudy weather and do some animal and bird spotting. We were lucky to see lots of beautiful birds, gators, and even an otter crossed the road in front of our car!

When we arrived at the refuge Gareth and I also decided to purchase an annual national parks pass. Here's to a new year full of many more scenic adventures!
Ready for animals! Don't mind my squinty eye. 


Searching for gators...

A baby gator!

 

Roseated Spoonbills

Ducks galore!

More spoonbills and ducks




An egret.

Showing off the new parks pass.

Not sure what this little white bird is...
We take all our visitors to the refuge and highly recommend the adjoining Playa Linda Beach on sunny days. I think we will be back again in Feb when the Matts come to visit!