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And to wind up with Canaveral:
A look at the Ron Jon Resort
A ride over to The Kennedy Space Center
A Japanese Garden that isn't
A look at the Ron Jon Resort
A ride over to The Kennedy Space Center
A Japanese Garden that isn't
Dejected, and yes, rejected, we headed for home. But at least I could look forward to the
Japanese garden I had spied on our way in. Remembering the fantastic gardens in the
Miami area, I looked forward to the peace and calm they afford.
At last, we reached the spot. There were no cars and I feared
it was closed. It was closed because it was not my Japanese
Garden, but because it was a Chinese Acupuncture Office!
That did it. We went home, packed up a Manhattan and my
Scotch, and returned to our folding chairs on the jetties to watch the ships and dream.
Japanese garden I had spied on our way in. Remembering the fantastic gardens in the
Miami area, I looked forward to the peace and calm they afford.
At last, we reached the spot. There were no cars and I feared
it was closed. It was closed because it was not my Japanese
Garden, but because it was a Chinese Acupuncture Office!
That did it. We went home, packed up a Manhattan and my
Scotch, and returned to our folding chairs on the jetties to watch the ships and dream.
The RON JON RESORT at Cape Canaveral is something to behold. Two adjacent
campers, both local ladies told us we should take a look. The resort sells time shares so
we knew we could see it all. We told the "powers that be" we were not buyers, but could we
take the tour? She graciously asked us, "Why would you want to take a 90 minute tour
when I can tell you which rooms are open models and you have access to all the grounds?"
She gave us all the literature we needed to learn about the history of the resort, its owner,
and management. When I get a chance, I'll devote a separate page to it, but you can
Google it and check out their website. For now, It would be a great place to vacation.
There are two types of rooms: one, a suite with full kitchen and the other a smaller
efficiency. These can also be connected to handle a large family group. Pretty neat.
campers, both local ladies told us we should take a look. The resort sells time shares so
we knew we could see it all. We told the "powers that be" we were not buyers, but could we
take the tour? She graciously asked us, "Why would you want to take a 90 minute tour
when I can tell you which rooms are open models and you have access to all the grounds?"
She gave us all the literature we needed to learn about the history of the resort, its owner,
and management. When I get a chance, I'll devote a separate page to it, but you can
Google it and check out their website. For now, It would be a great place to vacation.
There are two types of rooms: one, a suite with full kitchen and the other a smaller
efficiency. These can also be connected to handle a large family group. Pretty neat.
Click on photo to see enlargements of individual rooms. We especially liked the
vibrant colors - kind of tired of the old Florida muted peach and turquoise.
vibrant colors - kind of tired of the old Florida muted peach and turquoise.
| To The Kennedy Space Center - An Exercise in Futility |
As we approached, WOW! a monster rocket appeared to whet
our appetites
our appetites
We were guided to the ample handicapped
parking area. Unfortunately, they do not
have jitney facilities from the regular
parking lot.
parking area. Unfortunately, they do not
have jitney facilities from the regular
parking lot.
And now came the rub:
We had not realized that the Kennedy Space Center is no longer associated with the US
Government - something owned by us, The People. It is in private hands and those
private hands have seen fit to charge Disney-like entrance fees.
We both wanted to take the tour, but between paying $3.95 for a gallon of gas and the
prospect of doling out $120.00 to see the Center, we left, sadder but wiser. You get to see
all that we got to see. And we, The People are still contributing to its upkeep. It happens.
We had not realized that the Kennedy Space Center is no longer associated with the US
Government - something owned by us, The People. It is in private hands and those
private hands have seen fit to charge Disney-like entrance fees.
We both wanted to take the tour, but between paying $3.95 for a gallon of gas and the
prospect of doling out $120.00 to see the Center, we left, sadder but wiser. You get to see
all that we got to see. And we, The People are still contributing to its upkeep. It happens.
The efficiency
King Master Bed room
Second Twin bedroom
Living, dining and kitchen in
the 2 bedroom suite.
the 2 bedroom suite.
Intrepid and undaunted, we venture on to St. Augustine. More later; we're now in a great
campsite in Charleston, SC for Memorial Day Weekend. Catch you later.
campsite in Charleston, SC for Memorial Day Weekend. Catch you later.
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