Last Days in the USA…Skyway Bridge, Texas Brisket, St Petersburg, Tierra Verde Beach, Shrimp Tacos
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- Опубліковано 25 чер 2024
- Last two days in Florida...after almost 3 weeks in North America, here comes the time to go back to France. I had a blast! From St Louis at the end of July, to the NorthWest, and a bit of Canada during the first nine days of August, to Florida for my last days... it was wonderful. Thank you to my friends, my FrenchTastic Family, and my supporters who made it happen. America is Great!
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0:00 FrenchTastic Minnie Introduction
0:07 Another beautiful day in Florida
0:19 Sunshine Skyway Bridge
0:40 St Petersburg
1:08 Mustang
1:24 Fishing
1:32 Scary!
1:43 Fort de Soto Park
1:50 Swim swim swim
2:07 Walking on the beach
2:29 Gulf Fishing Pier
3:02 Going for lunch
3:12 Billy's
3:49 Shrimp Tacos
4:03 Billy's is the best
4:14 Driving to St Pete Pier
4:33 Superman Ice Cream
4:37 St Pete Pier
5:23 Hotel, pool and Jacuzzi
5:39 Thunderstorm
5:53 Last day...
6:23 Mote Aquarium
6:32 Happy Marie
6:47 Let's relax
7:45 Shark show
8:33 Many species!
8:39 Follow the turtles
8:47 Don't drink too fast...
9:01 Befriending a giant turtle
9:19 Cute cute
9:32 I'm tiny
9:39 Playful otters
10:01 Gator?Croco?
10:08 More otters
10:15 This aquarium is great
10:24 last lunch in the USA
10:36 Bubbaques
10:46 Texas Brisket!
10:57 Heading to the airport
11:28 Giant flamingo and sad Marie
11:54 Leaving Florida
12:11 Layover in Atlanta
12:23 Fly by Night (Rush is great)
13:05 New day in the clouds
13:26 France
14:01 Pictures of the day
14:28 Thank you for your support
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As a natural born American citizen, all I can say is that if I ever had to leave America permanently, I'd be DEVASTATED. So, in that respect, I can understand your sadness. Even though Europe is spectacular, there's nothing like America. We all know you'll be back.
We'll be waiting for you with smiles, happiness, and welcoming hugs. Lets explore more!!!
We the people of America love you. Don't be sad. Come back to your home away from home.
Hello, I have found your series on America interesting and perceptive. I have been going to France for years and speak a very rudimentary French, however I have always been a tourist and view France through the eyes of a tourist. Last year by bike, I followed my grandfather's WWI footsteps from a photo album taken by him in 1917. This 4 week emotional journey in non touristy areas forced me to speak only French....no English for 4 weeks. It totally changed my view of France. I think the lesson here is your English is exceptional, that enables you to understand us as a culture. Keep the videos coming, they are very insightful even for us Americans.
Never give up..I was 21 when I first went to Hawaii. Visited each island and vacationed there almost every year. Cried every time I left. 40 years later, I live in paradise and haven't left the island in 6 years. Your dreams will come true. ❤😊
Your unbridled love of North America touches my heart, Marie! As far as I'm concerned, you are one of us. I feel your sadness when you depart, and look forward to your return. Another awe-inspiring video! Watching this now in New England as February approaches is particularly pleasant! Marie! I always forget to compliment your music choices in your videos! Love them!
A nice trip. If looking for a place to visit in 2024, you haven’t been to the Carolinas. From historic Charleston SC to Myrtle Beach to the NC Outer Banks to the Blue Ridge Parkway and mountains to Asheville NC and the Biltmore House, there’s a lot to see. Even Charlotte NC with NASCAR racing and the White Water Center, there is a lot to see.
So cool seeing you visit and explore my hometown of St. Pete! It truly is a nice little gem here. Come back any time :)
From the Midwest to Idaho , Canada, and Montana and then to Florida, WOW! You've put some miles on Marie! Can't wait to see your next adventures. Oh, I re-watched some Cyprus and Switzerland videos. You have done a lot of travelling Marie and you have always done so with curiosity, good manners and good cheer. We have all adopted you and wish the best.
Thank you again for show me places I'll never see or places I've known all my life with fresh, young eyes.
You should do what my great x's 5 grandparents did... move here. Andre Lamoreaux would be proud of his lineage.
Edit- And we'd be proud to have you.
Pas au revoir mais a bientot.
S-o happy you enjoyed this area of Florida, where I am from.
As we say you got sand in your shoes that laid back feeling. (Course we pronounce Florida as Flaw-duh.)
Thanks! for Sharing your adventures. Aloha
Thank you 😁😁
So glad you enjoyed yourself in my home State of Florida. You seemed so happy and relaxed and right at home. I think you should make Florida your home someday. Next time you come back you should visit the crystal-clear blue water springs and check out the Manatees. Dreams do come true, and you can do anything you put your mind to. Stay well and be happy. Hope you make it back soon. Maybe try kayaking next time.
Thanks for taking us on such a wonderful trip Marie. If you get to Florida again, I highly recommend Key West. You'll have a lot of fun.
Perhaps in the autumn, you could come to New England. The foliage is unbelievable. The lakes region and mountains of New Hampshire may be the best places to take it in. A day or two in Boston, Acadia National Park, a little time in Vermont, and the mansions of Newport Rhode Island would be a wonderful kick off to your next American trip.
It is always with the greatest pleasure to see your newest videos when they come out, I share in your moments of happiness and sadness and I love it. I can't wait to see your next videos when you come back to the States. Fairwell my lady friend. From Missouri.
Glad you got to visit Florida and enjoyed it. I have lived in Florida all my life and always find something to do, even with the sometimes finicky weather. Thanks for visiting us and hope you get to come back someday. Until then enjoy your friends and family in France.
Salut Marie 😃 🌅 🦩
A Beautiful day for driving down to Tampa bay , offering breathtaking views , a unique bridge with its tranquil clear waters I see why it's such a popular fishing spot , I like how it lights up green after sunset. You wouldn't think a tragedy ever occurred there.
I liked the easy going vibe of St Petersburg , it's made it into the Guinness book of records for the most sunny days. It looks bliss for beach lovers even if you'll living a little dangerously. Billy's 🌮 were appetizing 😋 I'll pass on the hogfish there overfished as it is , they had quite the display guessing there real. I'm sure you could make a peanut butter 🥧 back home.
When it comes to the weather 🌩️ that makes it all the more exciting as long as there isn't to much flooding & the lines don't go down , but I do hate it after a rainstorm when it's humid & sticky. It's nice cruising around the neighborhoods with that art deco style Florida's famous for , those homes looked Lavish I bet they cost a lot , I was reminded of Barry Gibb who lives in Miami & sometimes waves as the tourists sail by.
Your always jumping for joy visiting aquariums , holy moly that was a massive hammer head , it was very informative , lets hope 🦈 become better understood , there vital to the future of the eco system. I would've skipped the VR experience those headsets give me the creeps. The 🐠 were amazing & baby turtles are always cute , it's remarkable after they've hatched watching them head into the waves. As much as there taken care of & that includes the Mantees, their lives matter just like ours & do belong out in the 🌊 the Otters were so inquisitive & energetic , some people even keep them as pets like Kotsumet , their a handful.
A Texas brisket really something to sink your teeth into , smoking a perfect one seems like an art. It very much looked like you'll had a funpacked roadtrip & savoured every moment , that big flamingo was pretty cool , never mind about feeling bitter sweet about leaving , your not alone in not wanting a holiday to end , it's only natural it's life easy come easy go , be like the clouds, your find that special place worth moving to while continuing to travel that brings out the best in you , it's True doing what you love the most with Generosity is the key to happiness.
Merci beaucoup Marie , superb editing & music , it's been wonderfully rewarding going along with all you'll Adventures .Let's make you an Honorary American for Life. Stay warm & take care , catch yer later 🥰 🌴✌️
God bless Texas & all the Truckers 🦅 🇺🇸
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I literally just came home from taking my son to the playground at the St. Pete Pier to find you’d posted this video while we were there. Glad you enjoyed your visit to my town!
Bonjour Marie, I'm so glad that you made fond memories, on your trip. You need to come back and make some more.
Marie, it's so awesome that you got to see so much with your time in Florida, and yet you still have so much to see of that State alone, let alone all of the other ones! I have no idea how you're paying for all of these adventures, but it's awesome that you're able to do so! I loved the moment that big turtle looked up at you as if to say "Hi!" I hope 2024 is treating you well so far and that it will be your best year yet! Keep Smiling!
Wow what a splendid trip! Looks like you had a lot of fun - thank you for taking us along! Can't wait to see where you are off to next! Be safe and a hope it's a tremendous new year for you! :0) 🐺
Thanks!
Thank you very much much! 😃
Well, Ms. Marie, now you need to come visit Wisconsin. We will welcome you with open arms and would gladly help you to enjoy our local specialties (cheese and beer!)!
Also, if you happen ro time your visit, make it around the second weekends in August, so you can experience my tribe's Powwow. A huge celebration and cultural experience i believe you would very much enjoy!
Was so excited to see you drive by my home on your way to Ft. DeSoto and very happy you enjoyed yourself so much! Hope to see you back someday soon!
The otters are always the best show in town.
Dang, yall should have gone to the Salvador Dali Museum. They have the largest collection of his work in the world. It's awesome. I lived in the area for nine years, went over to St. Pete many times.
Have you done Louisiana yet? You need to go to New Orleans and try some Cajun food girl.
Thanks Marie! When you make it back down here to Florida again, check out the east coast. Kennedy Space Center, St. Augustine and many other great spots. Right now there appears to be a scheduled SpaceX launch every 3 or 4 days, really fun to watch.
Thank you 🙏or MERCY 🙏is it true all left hand people there heart ❤️ is on right way 😃☮️❤your coming back 🇺🇸wishing you too ☝️Aloha 🌈👍🎥👋
Great photography in the aquarium. 🇫🇷🇺🇸🦈🐠🐊✌️🐢
Now you need to come to Texas and have some REAL BBQ! If you ever do, I would suggest either spring or fall, too hot in the summer, even for some of us Texans.😂
Yes!!!!... I dig it when you post a new video Marie..... Right on! From
Washington State USA 👍🔥
Florida is beautiful, welcome to real America
Wow! I'm in Hawaii and Florida looks gorgeous to me!
Florida life is the best life! I live in Louisville, Kentucky, but my grandparents have had a condo on SanDestin (Destin, FL) since I was born, and my favorite memories in life were made there! I spent two months there every single summer from the time I was born until I graduated college. I can’t explain how happy the beautiful Gulf Coast beaches are or how warm and beaut the water is, but it brings me complete happiness just thinking about it. I still go for 3-4 weeks a year, but I sure do miss my summers!!!
Anything over water in earm summer fun, will always be ecstatic! 🌞
Thank you for sharing your adventures with us. Saying goodbye is always the hardest. Cherishing the memories will last a lifetime. So happy you had such a great adventure. As always, stay safe and most of all, have fun. 🤠 Texas Brisket is the best...😋
It's always hard to leave but I think your family missed you. Can't wait for your next adventure. All the best.🦜🦜
I got hungry just watching this! St Pete/Clearwater is a nice part of Florida. Further down south to Sarasota and Naples is where Id like to retire.
Lucky Girl.!!!! I'm.jealous!
Hello Marie, I am so glad that you enjoyed our trip to the states, I am very happy to see you travel around Florida and see so many of the sights and places. Watching this videos really gives me a greater appreciation for Florida, seeing from a foreign perspective is refreshing. I have driven through the Tampa Bay area a lot, it's where I spent many summers visiting family, hitting the beaches, riding the rides, and eating my through Florida's diverse scene. I hope you return and enjoy Tampa Bay for a few more days before seeing the rest of the states and Canada. Until next godspeed and God bless.
Come on over to my home state of Georgia anytime. We have the hustling city of Atlanta, to the quieter country areas too, or down to the Atlantic Ocean around Jekyl Island and Tybee Island beaches, or even our quaint city of Savannah.
Very beautiful video and good quality of pictures..Thank you..🏖🏖🏖🏖
I'm glad you had fun in the states. I enjoy watch your adventures here. Here is a like and comment for entertaining me, to help your channel grow, and get you the recognition you deserve.
The old Skyway Bridge in 1980 was hit by a ship during a storm. It took out a section and a bus went into the gulf. The old bridge was up next to the new one for a few years.
bonjour Marie, je suis si heureuse que vous ayez apprécié vos dernières vacances en Amérique !
So, i do get alittle teary eyed when you say how difficult & emotional it was, when it was time to leave & go back to France. Believe me when i say that, "I understand!" I lived in Europe (Germany) for 8 years & grew to LOVE Europe, & when it was time to leave & move. Well, i really didn't want to leave because Europe was a important time in my life from 15yrs old to 23yrs old. My Girlfriend was a local German Girl, & Germany was where i learned to drive & my 1st car was a 1984 BMW 325i a Euro Spec Car that i also loved, i joined a local German BMW/VW Car Club! My 2nd car was a VW Sirocco 16Valve Turbo that i bought U.S. Spec that i brought with me back home to the U.S. my BMW i gave to my now long ago exGirlfriend!!!
A big 👍🏻 on this video. Good Luck with your next adventure.
Lol as I said in last video.. drove right by me going on the Skyway ! if you looked over to your right going north over the Skyway you can see Tropicana Field where the Tampa Bay Rays play !
Glad to see you visit my part of FLA.!!
We fear hurricanes here. They're our nemesis. You can see why.
For your next trip, consider visiting New Orleans, then travel north through the Naches Trace and on to Nashville. There is a lot of beauty and hospitality in Southern Culture.
I'm a fan of your channel who is from Clearwater in the Tampa Bay area. Glad you got to see what it's about there.
You looked the most relaxed during this video.
I've enjoyed all your explorations in America, but especially to the Northwestern Mountain states, and Canada. I do hope you return and maybe visit the Pacific Northwest in Canada and the U.S, for example Vancouver and Victoria, British Columbia, Seattle, Washington State, Portland Oregon and maybe the coastline of the Northwest down to San Francisco. Best wishes
What a bittersweet ending to this wonderful adventure! As they say though, one chapter leads on to the next. I look forward to seeing what that next chapter will be like. Cheers! 🍻✈️🌎🐊🌴
When I first moved to Florida, I stayed in a hotel on the beach for a few days. I looked out after one of the thunderstorms and some had forgotten to put the top up on their convertible. It was full of water.
It looked like you had a lot of fun in Florida. I think I'm just as sad as you are when I see you leaving to go home. I sure hope you get to come back soon. Love your videos you are so sweet.😊
Wonderful videos, hope you didn't get sunburned 😁. If you ever make it back to Maryland you have to see the eastern shore area. Places like Adkins Arboretum and Smith Island and a sit down crab feast is a must! Thank you these most excellent videos!!
But remember you have Paris...
I enjoyed my time living there. I happy you enjoyed your time there as well!
So glad you had a great trip! Your videos are so good. You do a great job! You are truly a lovely person!!
You're always welcome back. Thanks for the video. Take care
Good series Marie. Come back to Florida soon. Or I guess your next adventure is some place else.
Sad to see you go😢. Thank you for the fantastic videos!
Wooo, fish tacos!!! They looked amazing! I'd say they're one of the most important food groups. 😂As always, it's heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time to see you cry when you leave the US. But you'll be back before you know it, and there will be so many more adventures to come!
Nice to see you again Marie😊❤️
Hello Miss Marie !!! As always the like button 🔘 has been Illuminated 😁👍👍😎🤗. Warmest Regards from the Sunshine State of Florida 🇺🇲🌅🌞☀️🏝️ You got to see bow bule our Sky usually is and you found A Magnificent sand Dollar !!!( RIP ) You can find Many of them Alive on Sand Bars on the Atlantic Ocean side Alive & Thriving The Entire south Has Amazing food & Cocktails 🍹 & Now you can see some of our crazy weather ☁️. Let alone see the sea life in Tanks yet seeing them on the coral reef is even more insane when some are Bigger then you !!! 😂🤪 I hope This Comment finds Our Frenchfry Happy & Healthy !!!! 😊. As for your song of the Day it's by Meat loaf ( I would Do Anything for Love 💓 ) I hope you enjoy it 🎹🎤🎸🎶🎵
Bonjour Marie! Superman Ice Cream was invented here in Michigan of all places! I think people sleep on seafood tacos. Fish tacos and Shrimp tacos are my favorites (fresh, not fried.) Pro tip: when you get "brain freeze" from something cold, use your tongue to lick the roof of your mouth. 9 times out of 10 it will help alleviate the problem quickly. At the BBQ place, I saw Fried Okra on one of the plates. Did you get to try it? What did you think? I really like fried okra, especially with a rémoulade sauce. Maybe the next time you come in the Summer you can visit the MidWest? Detroit, Chicago, Indianapolis, Minneapolis...are all interesting places to visit (but in warm weather!) Thank you for sharing your adventures with us! Bonne journee! ~Be Blessed
Come back soon, love your videos.
I love my of Florida.
Congratulations going across the Skyway without panicking.. Many people hate going across that bridge. It doesn't matter to me.
I live in Lakeland!
I drive for a living out of Fort Myers and any time the route _forces_ me to take the bridge, I'm dreading it the whole way there. White knuckles, AC on high, left lane only (F that right lane), and about 10 miles under the speed limit, my butt clinched tight the whole time, especially on the incline. I stare at the road the whole way and refuse to look to the side. My worst nightmare. I flinched when I saw it in her video, but I'm so glad she saw so many beautiful parts of Florida. Lakeland is also a beautiful area, but it'll never attract Marie 😃
Glad you are living "the life" and are happy with that ;-)
Hi, be sure to visit Maine in the US next time - but in the summer it's best!
Sad to see it end, but you have some great memories to take home. I'm sure you'll be able to make another trip to the U.S. soon! 😁
Gulf Coast Tampa St Pete...some of my favorite areas in Florida. Sarasota too.
Love your videos. And your Rush references (and mug 😉).
Take care, stay safe.
It's a shame you didn't make it up the the Nature Coast, Forgotten Coast and Panhandle...I know it's a lot to do in a short time :) Glad you enjoyed your stay! The water is almost hot in August :P It's hard to cool down from July through Sept, even in the water, UNLESS you find a spring fed river to float in with the gators.
What a sweetpea! Great video as usual! I loved the "close up Marie face flyby!" LOLOL 😀😀
How cool you did a video about my home area!
Come down and work for a year. There's much more to see. Puerto Rico has the nicest beaches in the world!
That Bullitt green is a great color
Contratulations for surviving another trip to the USA!
We vacation every year at the Don Cesar in St. Pete Beach…I saw it in your video. The beautiful Pink Palace. Beautiful gulf coast of Florida!
Nice video. You mentioned at the end of the video how the weather changed quickly. When I was in the Bremerhaven germany area in the fall, it was bright sunny, 5 minutes later it was sleeting heavilt. 10 minutes after that it was bright and sunny, 25 miles later it was raining.
If you decide to do a boat tour, go with a glass-botttom boat. Plenty of options available across the state.
If you ever get the chance, you should visit the Florida Panhandle. I'd recommend the drive on US 98 between Panama City to Panacea, which is south of Tallahassee. Apalachicola is a great place to stay to check out the area. Right on the Gulf, lots of great seafood, and a museum commemorating one of the people who helped invent air conditioning.
Everything kinda slows down in the South 👍🇺🇸
Lovely video!
I've enjoyed watching your USA journey. Awesome job 👍👍👍
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I wish you would come join me in North Carolina during a summer for our beaches and also our mountains and cross over into Tennessee to Gatlinburg so very beautiful you would love it
When you come back to Florida try to go to Key West (or the keys) It is a Long drive but you will love it! You will be driving over the ocean!
If you don't like the weather just wait a minute.
I pray that you're able to return to North America very soon Marie! We'll leave a light on for you 🙂❤
We used to always get the coconut patties at the airport❤
I'm sure that someone has told you about Bonine for motion sickness (maybe even me in another post!). My husband gets sick on planes, boats and autos - so when we travel he takes one a day and he has no problems.
When you come back to Florida you have to go to Fort Lauderdale and Miami and Key West and also check out the Everglades❤
It's amazing that so many parts of the U.S. are drastically different. Each have a special appeal, but Florida is just on another level. This state is magic (not just the Kingdom) and there are so many towns and cities that are amazing to visit. A transplanted New Yorker who just can't grasp how beautiful it is here. Seeing you happy here (truly giddy maybe) was a great time for me too! That Skyway Bridge? No thanks!!! Everglades National Park next time, Key Largo and Key West road trip too, and back to Disney World for sure. This was great.