A little extra time after a trade show gave Ray an opportunity to take in some of the sites and activities in Florida. Around of golf was just barely completed before the rains came in. One of the holes has a very unique green that is almost like 2 regular sized greens separated bu a large dip in the middle. The dip is about 4' deep, and landing on the side of the green opposite the flag across the dip makes for a very long and challenging putt.
The hotel Ray stayed at was on International Drive, which has a lot of tourist hotels, restaurants and attractions. A new attraction called the Orlando Eye is slated to open the beginning of May. The height of the Eye is 400', giving clears views for miles over the flat Florida landscape.
An airboat ride was also in the cards this trip. The boats were powered by a V-8 engine and help about 15-20 people. We rode through the reeds and grasses in the shallow area and came upon a couple of different alligators sunning themselves. One had babies nearby, but were unconcerned with approaching boat. Running and full speed and swerving back and forrth as we we made our way through the swamp was interesting as you didn't know what was around each bend. With the captain up on a much higher perch, he was able to see beyond the reeds.
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