Photo by courtesy of Rob Howard and Garden and Gun Magazine
Thanks to the folks at Garden and Gun for bringing a smile to my face with their post of warm-weather photos. We are bracing for two more winter storms this weekend and I desperately need the virtual dose of vitamin-D. Their slide show features one of my happy places–Islamorada, Florida. After you soak up their lovely photos, check out some of my own shots from my favorite winter escape:
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So happy to stumble on your blog! My partner, Michael, and I are also Southern transplants living in New England. We’re heading to Islamorada this weekend for a wedding and came across your photos while researching places to visit/eat. Excited to keep up with your travels. Do let us know if you ever come to Maine and need any recommendations!
Hi Meredith! So glad you came across The Moorings/Islamorada post. Isn’t it the most incredible getaway?? Have loved mapandmenu for a long time and am itching to get up to Maine again. Only been once but loved every second of it. Maybe could hop up there soon for a weekend. Def want your recs and would love to meet up with you if you have time!