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From national parks and desert landscapes to tropical islands and robust cities, our empty nest adventures are taking us to some of the most amazing places and there is still so much more to explore! Enjoy some of my favorite images from places we've had the opportunity to visit.  

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A red-and-white lighthouse stands beside dark water, framed by palms and broad trees. Its bold bands make a memorable landmark to linger over, while the water brings a quiet sense of space to the view. The photographer identifies the tower as Grantham Point Lighthouse in Mount Dora, Florida, on Lake Dora. The contrast of vivid stripes against the softly layered sky gives the scene its particular pleasure: your eye returns to the tower, then drifts across its reflections. The photographer reports visiting in early May and waiting for clouds to part, briefly revealing reflections on the lake. That fleeting glimpse lends the view a calm, atmospheric quality; you can almost feel the pleasure of pausing beside the water as the evening settles. The tower's steady presence makes a simple lakeside pause feel worth savoring.
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A red-and-white lighthouse stands on the far bank of dark water beneath a softly clouded sky.
A red-and-white lighthouse stands beside dark water, framed by palms and broad trees. Its bold bands make a memorable landmark to linger over, while the water brings a quiet sense of space to the view. The photographer identifies the tower as Grantham Point Lighthouse in Mount Dora, Florida, on Lake Dora. The contrast of vivid stripes against the softly layered sky gives the scene its particular pleasure: your eye returns to the tower, then drifts across its reflections. The photographer reports visiting in early May and waiting for clouds to part, briefly revealing reflections on the lake. That fleeting glimpse lends the view a calm, atmospheric quality; you can almost feel the pleasure of pausing beside the water as the evening settles. The tower's steady presence makes a simple lakeside pause feel worth savoring.