12-DEC-2007
Spent two days at Universal (Islands of Adventure side & Studios side). Mid-Dec. mid-week was a good time to go - not crowded!
12-DEC-2007
Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, at dusk
11-DEC-2007
The Dueling Dragons didn't look like much, but it turned out to be a really, really fun coaster!
12-DEC-2007
I found a lighthouse (sort of!) This fake one was on the "Jaws" boat ride.
11-DEC-2007
The Incredible Hulk coaster was only so-so in my book, even though it's a top attraction.
12-DEC-2007
Universal has Macy-style parades in December.
12-DEC-2007
Typical float. On the 3rd day, we drove to Sarasota to visit the Ringling Museum complex.
12-DEC-2008
The beautiful Sunshine Skyway Bridge spans 5.5 miles of the Tampa Bay
12-DEC-2008
At the Ringling Museum, Howard Tibbals created a huge, detailed miniature circus over a period of 50 years
12-DEC-2008
Part of Mr. Tibbals' creation
12-DEC-2008
Mannequin showing circus party clothes
12-DEC-2008
More party clothes. (Go to page 2 now!!)
09-JAN-2009
Ca D'Zan Mansion, where the Ringlings lived
12-DEC-2008
I loved the detail and colors on Ca d'Zan
12-DEC-2008
From inside Ca D'Zan, looking out through rippled glass
12-DEC-2008
This big old tree was outside the cafe at Ringling Museum
13-DEC-2007
On Dec. 12, driving back to Orlando, we saw the closest full moon in 23 years!