Denise and Rick Cunningham

Like many boomers we're planning the "next chapter". We live a fairly chaotic life in Georgetown in Washington DC. I'm a former fashion executive and journalist. Rick's an engineer and computer scientist. We're about ready for a little change of pace. Travel... perhaps moving to warmer climes ...and definitely savoring more moments. We never set out to buy an RV...matter of fact, we had never even been in one and I definitely don't camp. But, now, with more time and a growing aversion to the insults of air travel, we bought a 40' motor coach. Our grandson, Ian, named it Gigantor. We call it Tor for short.

We're seeing things you just can't from the air and finding that we've so much to discover on this continent. In the past two years, we've taken three marvelous six-week trips. This time, we're "chasing the sun for as long as it fun". We left on October 5, 2009. We'll see how long we last!

We're searching for great places to stay, sights worth seeing, golf courses worth playing, great restaurants, shopping, farmer's markets. We're on the road in search of the high road.


Sunday, March 9, 2008

Melbourne Beach

Sunday mornings at home are always a bit of a food adventure. That is, we search for whatever tidbits are in the refrigerator and concoct some sort of omelet or fritata. Today the little bits of pork tenderloin encrusted with Cayman Citrus Rub became the base. Saute a little green pepper and onions with the chopped up pork. Add mango cubes. Make a Key Lime mustard sauce. This is perhaps the best omelet we've ever made or had!


Melbourne Beach was planned as our last "beach" stop before heading home. But now it's been coupled with watching the shuttle launch. This is the third Outdoor Resorts we've stayed in and they all have decidedly different personalities. This is more of a permanent community, nicely landscaped, three nice pools, a clubhouse and a private beach. If heading here I would suggest booking a spot on the Indian River ... far nicer. Don't be tempted by what looks like it has an ocean view. There's a highway between you and the beach. We're in spot #857 and are happy with it. Next door at #867 looks good too. If you want to get out and about though, a car is mandatory. We're happy just staying put for a awhile and walking the half-mile to the beach.



Our amusement this afternoon is watching the pelicans "face dive" ... aka having lunch. This is a hoot ... seeing these huge prehistoric looking birds fly gracefully close to the water then land on their faces to fetch what's below. Catch the video.



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