Category: Florida

Last night I joined the Orlando Running Club for a 5k run followed by pizza at the Mellow Mushroom.  I had never heard of the Mellow Mushroom pizza chain and I have to say the pizza was amazing!

The run was not great…  but I have to start someplace!

I have been reading up on Winter Park and found a few facts:

• Founded in 1881 or 1882 (publications have different dates) with the purchase of 600 acres for $13,000
• Incorporated in 1887 with a population of 600
• Logo:  Peacock
• Nickname:  City of Trees
• Size: 8.68 square miles
• Population:  29,943
• Persons with Bachelor’s degree or higher:  56.7%

This morning I went down to the local farmers market. I have to say I was a bit disappointed as most the food was bought at the market and not locally grown. I did find one stall with local grown produce and got a few items.

Unfortunately they are at the end of their season, so will be gone until September/October.

We are making progress…  there is now a place to sit and eat.  We have a TV, but no cable yet.  Richard has been working hard the last few days!  This afternoon we may and relax a bit.  Sadly I have to take Richard to the airport in the morning….

I landed in Miami and headed to the new Yardbird in the airport we loved eating at it in Singapore.

A bit disappointed as it is a small menu with no Mac and Cheese, but still tasty food!

I made a quick trip up to Orlando and found an amazing little area called Winter Park. It is an old neighborhood with brick streets and a ton of charm. The only downside is I was close to the train and they had to blow the horn every time they passed by. Get away from the train station and it is perfect!

They also had some great restaurants. The flatbread had Brie cheese, pears and honey… it was really nice.