We drove down the east cost to from Charleston… We found delightful places and used travel hacking (credit card points) to stay at hotels along the way using travel points. We happily settled into our new home in Kissimmee Florida (near Orlando). We specifically selected our place to be near Shingle Creek so we could enjoy our daily walks and some running in prep for our 10k.

Our first adventure was to the Magic Kingdom!! We had the best time at Disney World. As you can imagine, we took the ferry over the train (wahoo to boats). So. Much. Fun!! We saw the castle, found a dragon, explored a haunted mansion, and finally took a ride on a river boat!

For a nature adventure, we headed Wekiwa Springs State Park and had the best time paddling from the springs to Wekiva Island and back. We saw beautiful plants and flowers as well as wildlife including crocodiles, turtles, and birds. At Wekiva Island we enjoyed drinks from the Tooting Otter and food from Without a Paddle Cafe (such great names). It was lovely!