Greetings, fellow AF fans.

In 2002, I lost my contracting job with Rockwell Automation, which in the end turned out to be OK as the events following precipitated my relocation to the Twin Cities. (A much better place for me than Milwaukee).

Following my being let go, I decided to use my very first credit card ever and book a trip to Florida to visit my grandparents. At 22, the idea of a credit card being money that you owe the bank was the last thing on my mind which gave me the liberties of spending any amount I so chose on this trip. (Now of course, at the ripe age of 30, I figured out that I still have to pay that debt).

It was a worthwhile trip full of beach relaxation and exploration with just myself and the rental car. It was in a small fisherman village of Tarpon Springs (not too far away from Tampa) where I found the most excitement with its beautiful wharf, buildings, shops and sceneries. Predominately Greek in culture the amenities reflected this and I was reaping the benefits of their food and drink. I tried cheese saganaki for the first time and for those of you who are cheese lovers it is a “must try” item, not to mention the method of serving which includes lighting the dish on fire followed by a loud chanting by the servers. (You feel as if it were your birthday and all it is is a piece of cheese. Fantastically delicious fried cheese).

This photo gallery includes shots I took of the lovely fisherman’s village. I recommend anyone stop by for a visit if you are in the general Tampa area.

I hope you enjoy the photos. (Suddenly I am hungry for cheese saganaki, although I am a bit fearful to even attempt to prepare this dangerous dish in my apartment after the last time I almost burned the building down. That of course, is another story).

Happy web surfing.

Ian D. Campbell