The celebration starts rather early for the St Patty’s Day Parade on Ft Myers Beach. Everyone gathers on the south end of the island around 7:30 am. A local bar and restaurant – Castaways, starts the morning festivities off by serving Bloody Mary’s to the parade’s participants and their supporters. And they are off...
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Pura Vida – Part 2
Hello again! Its Gay ‘Silver locks’ Isis here. I wanted to continue my adventure in Costa Rica. We said our goodbyes to Guanacaste at Playa Flamingo. The resort was everything we needed and more. Our next destination was a “splurge” for us – a three day stay at The Springs Resort & Spa in...
Mexico cuisine makes its mark
Mexico Cuisine makes its mark as one the world’s most desired foods according to CNN Travel. CNN Travel also announced the two most favorable Mexican dishes and they are Tacos (ranked 23) and Fajitas (ranked 26). Can’t argue with those. Travel Farther Smarter (TFS) discovered ‘Mexico’s Top 10 foods/dishes’. You can see which ones made the...
You, Me and The Dock’s First 2018 Sunset Photo Expo
Welcome to You, Me and The Dock’s first 2018 “Photo Expo”. We have again asked our followers and loyal readers to submit their favorite sunset photos. As a travel site, we want to share with you our reader’s captivating photo ops! Sit back, put up your feet, and enjoy the views. Our first photo...
Brian Hockley-Photo Expo
It has been awhile since You, Me and The Dock’s photographer, Brian “Have camera will travel” Hockley has shared an exciting travel adventure with this photo expo. Brian found time to explore a popular destination that highlights one of Colorado’s Rocky Mountain mining communities and its historical value. One of Colorado’s most photographed spots is...
The 31st American Sand Sculpting Championship – Part 2
If you enjoyed ‘The 31st American Sand Sculpting Championships – Part 1′ article, then the continuation of our adventure will be just as exciting! The artist Jihoon Choi – South Korea born, depicts a young women peering through multiple symmetrical blocks. The detail put forth is absolutely amazing. When these artistic sculptors take to the road, they come...
Pura Vida!
Hello my fellow travel buddies! It’s Gay Isis – a.k.a. ‘Silverlocks’, sharing another one of my amazing travel experiences. Brought to you by ‘You Me and the Dock’ travel site. The words Pura Vida, for those who want to know is a description given to the Costa Rican lifestyle. Pura Vida essentially means “Simple Life”...
The 31st American Sand Sculpting Championship – Part 1
Ft Myers Beach hosted the 31st American Sand Sculpting Championship – November 17 – 26, 2017. This annual event involves over 2,000 tons of sand and 16 very creative artist. The near perfect weather allowed the sculptors to do what they do best and that is to turn piles of sugar fine white sand into...
Rocky Point Park
Warwick, Rhode Island is home to Rocky Point Park, which was established in the late 1840s. Unfortunately it closed in 1995 and a year later the once thriving amusement park filed bankruptcy. However its memories live on. The park offered a variety of rides that were eventually redesigned for today’s theme parks. The ‘Archway’ that...