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Alex's big January 2000 trip to Disney World and the Everglades wasn't his first visit to Florida!
This page shows highlights of Alex's earlier trip, just as we presented it way back in 1997!
In March of 1997, Alexander took his first airplane trip, to the East Coast of Florida. Florida was
a desolate swampland before the invention of air conditioning. Today, thanks to modern technology,
Florida is a densely populated swampland. Whether or not this constitutes an improvement is debatable.
Virtually everybody visits Florida at least once in their lifetimes. Some come for the weather. Some
feel an irresistible urge to visit Walt Disney World. And some have elderly relatives who live there. Alex
found himself in Florida for the latter reason -- he has a great-grandmother in the Sunshine State.
Alexander meets his great-uncle
While in Florida, Alexander met some of his relatives for the very first time. Below, we see him with
his great-uncle.
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Alex was confused by his great-uncle, who looks and sounds a bit like Alex's grandfather.
Alex would look at him and think, "That's my Grandpa!" And then he'd take another look and think, "No, that's
not my Grandpa." And then he'd smile and think, "Yes, that is my Grandpa." By the end of the visit, this
perplexing issue remained unresolved.
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Alexander meets his great-grandmother
Alexander is lucky enough to have three living great-grandmothers. Here he meets his daddy's daddy's mommy,
for the very first time.
Alexander with his daddy at the park
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This stroller is a collapsible "umbrella" stroller. It provides a luxurious, squeaky, bumpy, ride.
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On the Intercoastal
One of the many highlights of the visit was a boat ride on the Intercoastal, which is
some watery thing that people in Florida like to talk about. On the ride, which was
hosted by Alex's daddy's childhood friend and Alex's daddy's childhood friend's wife,
the entire party enjoyed sandwiches, shrimp cocktail, cookies, and soda. And they gazed
at some of the magnificent homes that line this famed waterway.
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At left, Alexander peers over his mommy's shoulder.
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Alexander's daddy managed to tear himself away from the shrimp cocktail long enough to pose for this picture with
his son. Alex is expressing his displeasure at not being old enough to enjoy shrimp cocktail.
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Alexander was fascinated by the boat's control panel. Above left, Alex peers intently at the satellite positioning system.
At right, he continues his inspection while seated in his mother's lap. Standing in the background is the ship's captain, a crusty
old salt known only as "Barnacle Steve."
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Alexander visits with some friends
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While in Florida, Alex and his family enjoyed the hospitality of some nice Florida people. Alex's mommy and daddy
are crouching behind the couch. The nice Florida people (and their nice Florida dog) are seated on the couch.
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Alexander at the airport
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Alex, pictured here with his travelling companion, Starrino, waits in the airport for his return flight home.
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