Floridians! (And people who know Florida well)

[Miss Z]

Thanks for the good advice! I think we do plan on spending quite a bit of time on the beach, but I'm not sure how near we are to it. Taking the trolley sounds like a good idea.

How did you go about deciding to visit Ft. Myers?

I think we just found some nice villas (probably not the right word, maybe 'condos'?) in that area. We really liked FL last time we went, but wanted to see something other than Disneyworld and the likes.

My first thought was, "oh no, Florida in the SUMMER??" Do you KNOW what you are getting in to in terms of heat, humidty and the like? It is not something you can really envision until you have experienced it. And while the folks who live there have adapted and like it fine. for someone like me from a more northern clime, it was like hitting a wall of water. I much prefer it other seasons in Florida.

Yes, that's something that we were a bit hesitant about at first. However, the problem is I am not allowed time out of school due to terms and conditions of my scholarship, notwithstanding the fact I have hugely important exams this year which I cannot miss! So summertime is really the only option for our family holidays. I believe, though, that we will probably be OK, we tend to cope with heat and humidity pretty well on most other holidays we've been on. When you come from the north of England, you're gagging for those rays come summertime!

[Miss Z]

Well, the time for my trip across the pond is nearly here! I'm really looking forward to it. We got a free guide book on the Ft. Myers area sent to the house so we have plenty of ideas about what to do once we get over there. And we have ordered sat-nav in the hire car.

Our flight is at 11am GMT on Monday, and we have a change-over at New York, meaning we'll arrive late evening, so we'll all be shattered and very jetlagged, lol.

So, that means I won't be around for a while, again. I'll be sure to take plenty of pics. Oh, and for those wondering, I did take pictures of this year's Royal Welsh Show which I went to last week (some may remember my pictures from last year - well good news is that this year it was SUNNY! ), but I don't really have time to upload them to photobucket now, so I'll probably post them along with Florida pics.

Oh, and of course, I wouldn't mind bumping into any PTers...

I'm so excited! I just need to squish the rest of my mountain of clothes into my suitcase and I'll be all set.

[jennielynn1970]

I'm so excited! I just need to squish the rest of my mountain of clothes into my suitcase and I'll be all set.

Mountain clothes??? Not sure what those are exactly, but you realize you could probably run naked in Florida at this time of year and still be hot, lol!

[I_luv_rusty]

Aw, have fun Zara. Defintinaly post pictures when you get back


I think Zara mean she has a huge pile of clothes, she still needs to pack haha.

[jennielynn1970]

I think Zara mean she has a huge pile of clothes, she still needs to pack haha.

OH! LOL!! And here I thought it was some Brit term for warmer clothes or something, lol! I'm such a dingbat!!

[Miss Z]

Mountain clothes??? Not sure what those are exactly, but you realize you could probably run naked in Florida at this time of year and still be hot, lol!

I mean my masses of clothes are in a huuuuuge pile, like a mountain, and won't fit in my suitcase!

Tee hee, yes, I do believe we'll experience some serious heat and humidity. I heard we'll also get some pretty dramatic storms. It'll be an experience, anyway!

ETA: Thanks Jenna!

[RockyRoad]

You are definitely brave - I`m a "cold person" and even the 80 degree weather here has me running for the AC!
But that`s exciting that you`ll be spending a good amount of time here, especially in beautiful Florida. I stayed in West Palm Beach with a few friends last year during May, and my family used to have a winter house near Melbourne when I was younger, and it is definitely a whole different lifestyle than here in NY. Always made it interesting to go down there.
If I remember correctly, Ft. Meyers would be about on the other side of the state from West Palm, so unless you are in the mood for a long drive in the heat I have no recommendations for you as far as interesting things to do, lol. Have a good time!

[Kfamr]

Ft. Myers is about two and a half hours South of me, so unfortunately I don't have any ideas for you, and no way of driving that far to meet you!


Hope you have fun, and no Freedom, not all of us Floridians like the heat just fine. I've been here almost 21 years and still hate the heat!

[Alysser]

I've been to Sanibel Island before. The beaches are absolutely beautiful! Hope you have a great time in Florida, Zara. I still say you should come to NJ and go to Six Flags, it's fun.

[Daisy and Delilah]

Ft. Myers is about two and a half hours South of me, so unfortunately I don't have any ideas for you, and no way of driving that far to meet you!


Hope you have fun, and no Freedom, not all of us Floridians like the heat just fine. I've been here almost 21 years and still hate the heat!

I've been here for 50 years and I ditto that last statement, Kay. The heat is brutal and relentless. AC is our best friend

Have fun, Zara, and stay cool.