October 2015 – You Me and the Dock

Tony Scopel Posted onOctober 26, 2015April 21, 2017 Comments are off

There is a little known exotic place in the heart of Old Town Bonita Springs, FL called Everglades Wonder Gardens. Here you can get lost in Florida’s tropical foliage and natural habitat. The 3.5 acres that makeup the Wonder Gardens is one of SW Florida’s original attractions. As the area started to gain popularity, nature was…

Tony Scopel Posted onOctober 17, 2015April 21, 2017 Comments are off

The day finally has arrived! We are off to Italy! The sixteen day, independent journey through Italy begins. I am traveling with my wife and six wonderful cousins to the homeland of our ancestors. Although my wife and I have traveled there numerous times before, this will be the most enjoyable trip we have ever attempted, anywhere! I…

Tony Scopel Posted onOctober 12, 2015April 21, 2017 Comments are off

St Augustine is the oldest continuously occupied city in the United States. It was founded by a Spanish Admiral in September 1565. St Augustine is filled with Spanish history and architectural design. At one time, St Augustine was the capital of Florida until Tallahassee took the title away in 1824. The influences of Spain and Britain’s occupation…

Tony Scopel Posted onOctober 6, 2015April 21, 2017 Comments are off

We were airborne around nine o’clock in the morning from one of south Florida’s many airports and were wheels down less than 2 hours later in the Dominican Republic. Punta Cana International airport has been gaining momentum for the last three to four years as it becomes a popular vacation destination. At first glance, the airport…