I have to confess that I have a very love-hate relationship with the state of Florida. On one hand, this upper-Midwestern country boy has come to crave white sand, salt water and warm winter sunshine, all of which Florida is blessed with in great abundance. On the other hand, I am decidedly not a fan of angrily snarled traffic, endless bleached-concrete sprawl, and the “Florida Man” drama that continually emanates from America’s third-most-populous state.
Snowbirds on the Space Coast
Key Takeaways:
- The author, initially ambivalent about Florida, discovered its true appeal through water-based activities like sailing and seaplane flying, making it a preferred winter base.
- During a winter interlude in Cocoa Village, he and his wife rekindled their enjoyment of general aviation by flying a rental Piper Warrior.
- Witnessing the SpaceX Crew Dragon's in-flight abort test reignited his deep interest in spaceflight, leading to frequent visits and observations of launches from Kennedy Space Center.
- He plans to continue these winter stays in Florida, combining his rediscovered joys of flying, sailing, and space observation.
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