Cozy on up to one of Tampa’s biggest attractions, The Florida Aquarium. The aquarium is found in the heart of Tampa’s downtown area called Channelside. The location is on the waterfront and really stands out. The Florida Aquarium is a not-for-profit organization that is home to over 20,000 aquatic plants and animals. Our visit here was an extremely exciting way to spend a day in Tampa Bay.
I open the door of Charmed Life and quietly walk into the room. I hear the faint “ZZzZzzzzZZZz” and it chills me to my bones. The hairs raise up on the back of my neck and I start getting that butterfly feeling deep in my belly. The clean antiseptic smell enters my nostrils and my heart starts thumping. Do you know what time it is boys and girls??? It’s time for some epic new ink! :D
Love is one of the most powerful forces that can have an affect on us humans. We’ve seen timeless examples of the extremes that love can drive us to, from the works of Shakespeare to the majesty of the Taj Mahal, there are countless world renowned examples of love-driven art. There are some tributes to love though that come from love that has been lost or worse, unrequited. The Coral Castle in Homestead, Fl is just one of those places. Tucked away in a small town, far away from the hubbub of Miami is a castle built of solid stone dedicated to one man’s love for a woman that chose to spurn him. What makes this place incredible is that every stone was cut by hand and laid over the course of 20 years by only one man: Edward Leedskalnin.
When people think of Miami, the first things that usually comes to mind are glamorous shopping trips, ballin’ rap stars, and the infamous South Beach Club scene. The reality is that there’s a lot more to this beautiful city than fast cars and starving supermodels. Miami is actually a great spot if you love water sports like jet skiing, snorkeling, and kayaking. Interestingly, even though Lauren and I are both Miami natives, and love boating, neither of us have ever ridden on a jet ski. So when we caught wind of the Ski and Splash adventure tour from Tropical Sailing Miami, where we could actually accomplish all three activities in the same day, we knew we had to check it out!
In Florida there is a small place where magic from the days of old still exists. No I’m not talking about all of those Orlando theme parks, I’m talking about a place where you can find beautiful, mystical creatures on display that have not been seen anywhere else on this earth. A place where you can find the grand sirens that tortured brave Ulysses and all of his men. The very divine creatures that have both brightened and haunted sailors’ dreams for centuries. A place where real live mermaids do still exist and can be seen. This place is tucked away in a sleepy little town nestled on the west coast of Florida. If you take a drive about an hour north of the bustling Tampa Bay area, you too can experience the magic of mermaids at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park.
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