Strolling Around Town

I have been feeling a little down lately, so I took a trip over to Mount Dora to help cheer me up. I took a stroll around the town to take pictures, bought a cupcake from my favorite cupcake place Cupcake Delights, and then had lunch at Cody's on Fourth. The weather was great - sunny with blue skies yet very windy. Mount Dora is such a quaint little town with beautiful scenery... there are quite a few pictures but I want to share this beautiful town with you, the town that I basically call my second home.

"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." - Mark Twain

Oh how I wish I could do this; just sail away to somewhere new; New York City or Europe would be preferred *grin* Discover new things, culture, people, art... oh what a life.

These yellow buildings are the Lakeside Inn the beautiful inn on Lake Dora. This inn is a part of the historic hotels of Florida.

I walked down towards the lake and found these pretty and colorful buildings.

Bright vibrant colors... they remind me of buildings you would see on the coast in the Mediterranean. I picture buildings in Nice, France; what a beautiful place. And how I long to visit there again.

These books are carved into the walls along one of the streets in Mount Dora, they outline a window and a used bookstore used to occupy the inside. I love these carvings. Whoever did these is a talented artist.

This is a new pastry shop that is opening up in Mount Dora called Le Petit Sweet. They haven't opened yet, but I took a peek inside the window and I cannot wait until they do! I mean you know me and my love for sweets. 

This is the used bookstore's new location. I love the hand painted books; again whoever did these is a great artist!

A quote by Mother Teresa.

This place has an amazing Irish Whiskey Onion Soup, but unfortunately they aren't open on Mondays so I was unable to get a bowl for lunch *sigh*

I enjoy taking trips to Mount Dora. When I am here, I am at peace with the world. I love this town and all of its beauty and uniqueness it has to offer its visitors.

Until next time Mount Dora...

xo

*Shine like Glitter*
Mount Dora is a beautiful town to wonder around and leave your troubles behind.
If you are anywhere near they area and haven't checked it out I suggest you make the trip.
It is an artsy fartsy town. But I have a few favorite shops here.
Cupcake Delights... have the best cupcakes
Barrel of Books and Games... where I pick up most of my books and can't refuse a stop in every time I am in Mount Dora.
Goblin Market... best Irish Whiskey Onion Soup
Along with more.
If you have been to Mount Dora I'd love to hear your favorite parts and/or favorite shops.
Just leave them in the comments for me.