Florida Keys Sojourne

**David Epstein and his mom, Barbara at Whale Harbor in Islamorada.**

**So we all enjoyed barbeque Florida Lobster Tails. Dave & Captain Key Largo, his brother Brian know where they live!!**

**Enjoying the Red Bone Gallery in Islamorada.**

**Giving back. The giant aviary that is also a part of the Keys natural region!**

**Since today, a million more divers and fishing boats with anchors descend on the only living reefs in the USA, its become a priority to protect these reefs more than ever for their future.**

**The Keys waters have been invaded by many new species and one of them is the destructive Lion Fish. They are here, they taste good and are being harvested for control issues.**

**The new Holiday Isle Tiki Bar. Today it’s owned by the Postcard Inn. Millions are spent on colored sugar-water, ice and a bit of rum: The Rum Runner!!!**

American Press Travel News–September 17th,-Islamorada, Florida Keys–Bob and Barb Epstein at home with David and lovin’ every minute! The Florida Keys is the true American Caribbean with out needing access by boat and plane. The drive alone through a section of the Everglades is worth the adventure drive from anywhere, USA. What is particularly special about the Keys is so many islands drivable over 43-different bridges with the direct Atlantic Ocean being on your left side and Florida Bay, the beginning of the Gulf of Mexico on your right. Hundreds of varieties of fish, shellfish and crustaceans’ are the main inhabitants and from shore to the deep fishing and diving is the primary reason for attending natures academy of Mother’s apron of life. Our family moved to the Keys in the 1970’s. My sons went to Upper Keys schools, fished the waters with friends and their dad and mom and snorkeled for Florida Lobster. The Keys got in the blood of our boys David Epstein, now the Director of Emergency Management for the Homestead Air Force Base and Brian is today a licensed Captain. He is known as “Captain Key Largo” and can be chartered for all manner of boating experiences in the Fabulous Florida Keys!

Knoxville Food Tours are Great!!!!!!!

News Release- Bob and Barb Went “On the Road Again” this time to Knoxville–We experienced this tour last year and it was terrific!! Thu, May 9, 2019 6:34 pm

Knoxville Food Tours ([email protected])
Downtown Knoxville’s
Award Winning
Original Tour

Hi Friends,

Want to learn more about Knoxville? Have family and friends coming in
to visit? Book an outing with Knoxville Food Tours. We offer public
and private tours year-round!

Purchase tickets on the Calendar on our Public Tours/Buy Tickets page at
www.knoxvillefoodtours.com

This Week on Knoxville Food Tours!

Friday, May 10
1:30-4:30 p.m.
Gay St./Market Square
“The Flavors of Knoxville”

Saturday, May 11
2:00-5:00 p.m.
Old City
“Legends & Modern Local Flavors”

Sunday, May12
1:30-4:30 p.m.
Gay St./Market Square
“The Flavors of Knoxville”

Monday, May 13
12:30-3:30 p.m.
Gay St./Market Square
“The Flavors of Knoxville”

Tuesday, May 14
1:30-4:30 p.m.
Gay St./Market Square
“The Flavors of Knoxville”

Wednesday, May 15
Flexible times
Book a private custom tour for your office, team or family!

Thursday, May 16
Flexible times
Book a private custom tour for your office, team or family!

Downtown Knoxville’s
Award Winning, Original Tour!
Established in 2010

Enhance your visit to Historic Downtown Knoxville.
Enjoy a complete Knoxville experience in just a few hours!

History – Explore the history of the city including the development
and achievements of Knoxville as well as special insights on local
culture, art, and architecture.

Food – Enjoy multiple food tastings of signature and specially
selected dishes at some of Knoxville’s best new and iconic restaurants
featuring local products in Southern & Appalachian cuisine. Enough
for a meal and more for most!

Fun – Experience downtown Knoxville like a local by traveling through
the revitalized neighborhoods of Market Square, Gay Street or the Old
City with historian and author of Lost Restaurants of Knoxville, Paula
Johnson.

Pairings & Perks – Add pairings from local craft beer breweries, wine
flights, craft cocktails, Tennessee whiskey, bourbons or even
moonshine. Enjoy our Partner Perks – special deals for tour guests
from great local shops, boutiques and services!

—
Paula Johnson
Knoxville Food Tours
865-201-7270
www.knoxvillefoodtours.com

Pictures of the Day!

**Triple-decker RV in Utah. A German group shipped this over for RV’rs to travel America in.**

***Sea Trout along the Treasure Coast!***

**Collecting as we drove across Central Africa for two years. We camped and made friends!! Even saw wild Gorilla.**

**A few of the souvenir’s from my 2-years in Africa**.

**Vermont Teddy Bear Factory. Barb fell in love with “soft” and cuddly!**

Continue Alabama Rising Part 2

American Press Travel News–Part 2 of Alabama visit by Bob and Barb Epstein “On The Road Again”–After a great dinner at Lulu’s-owned by Jimmy Buffet’s sister. Lulu’s restaurant has become an iconic emporium of drink and vittles, and the place was a real happening for families and anyone wanting to visit an American Caribbean spot full of fun and frivolities.
Last month’s article ended with a trip out on the Gulf for red snapper with Captain Randy Boggs of Distraction Charters. Fishing was excellent and we caught and released several fish in the 3-6 pound class with a couple even larger. No, we could not keep any fish for dinner, but the catch and release that Captain Boggs believes is important for the future of the fishery and was A-OK with us too! Do I recommend this Captain? Absolutely! Beverly Hogg really enjoyed herself hauling in these strong-pulling red snapper.
(www.distractioncharters.com Give Boggs or Captain Troy Frady a call at 251-975-8111 These guys are terrific at what they do. Their mate, 39-year old Ken Wright had the right stuff too!
After the fishing we headed out on an informative nature cruise with Sailaway Charters-we eased our way through the estuaries and backwaters of Longs Bayou and Wolf Bay. We learned about oystering techniques, crabbing and shrimping which is big business in this area. We checked out the various sea-birds and had dolphin (major residents and fishers) come over to inspect us several times. For more information, visit wwwgeocites.com/sailorskip
The next day we headed for Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research and Education Center- we meandered along a 5,000 foot elevated boardwalk that winds through 6,000 acres of coastal habitats and wetlands, including a protected estuary.