From Edison to Airstreams

I started the day at the Edison - Ford Winter Estate in Fort Myers, FL. Although both Thomas Edison and Henry Ford had their winter Estates here The Museum and tour are very much about Edison. The majority of the Estate was built and designed by Edison. Because the Fords were such close friends of the Edison’s, They were often invited to spend time at the estate. When the property next to the Edison’s was for sale, Henry Ford Purchased it and they joined the two Estates. Across the street is the museum that houses hundreds of Edison's inventions and one of Fords cars.

After that I tried to visit a couple of other attractions as I drove towards Tampa. Unfortunately one wasn't open and the other was out of business.

So I drove to Indian Rocks Beach for an early dinner at Keegan's Seafood Grille. I saw this restaurant on one of the first episodes of DDD I ever saw. I remember thinking, if I ever go back to Florida; I have to go there. So I did. And it was well worth it. On the show the dish that caught my eye was Grilled Octopus, and that is what I ordered. It was fantastic, well worth the drive.

After an early dinner I headed East through Tampa during rush hour (ok, not the best plan). After fighting my way through traffic, I arrived at the Airstream Ranch. Eight Airstream campers planted in the ground along I 4 East.

Airstream Ranch

Tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo, time to get the hell out of Florida. I'm heading North.

From Edison to Airstreams

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