Hello from Tampa, Florida. We are visiting here as Bev is attending the 2011 Special Operations Medical Association Conference which will finish on Tuesday and then we are having a couple of days in Orlando enjoying Disney Land. Tampa has a population of 300,000 and this is the view south into the Gulf of Mexico from our hotel window.
The Tampa skyline.
Tampa is a busy shipline hub and on a daily basis there are several cruise ship departures into the Gulf of Mexico. The ships are huge as you can see from the photo below.
Tampa also has an historic district called the Ybor City which was founded in the 1880's by people from Spain, Cuba and Italy. To see more of this area have a look at www.visitflorida.com/Ybor_City
One of its oldest restuarants is called the Columba Restaurant and it was stablished in 1905. To know more about this icon have a look at www.columbiarestaurant.com/ourstory.asp
The areas has a latin feel to it with cobbled streets and interesting sidewalks.
For those who like a cigar at the end of their meal they can be found in Ybor City where cigar stores are still in business.
Tampa is an easy place to get around and has lots of friendly folks.
Best wishes,
Ross and Bev
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