Kissimmee Lakefront
The other day in my wanderings, I happened upon the Kissimmee Lakefront. So, when I think of the lakefront, I think of Lake Michigan in downtown Chicago. The picturesque skyline in the background. Miles and miles of paths along the lake to enjoy the breeze and the sights. Thinking back, the lakefront is probably my favorite thing about Chicago. I've heard people talking about the Kissimmee lakefront, that is where people go for the fireworks on Forth of July and there are different "goings on" there as well. So, when I saw a sign pointing "this way" to the lakefront, I quickly redirected my trip in that direction...
The lakefronts here are NOTHING like Chicago. First of all, I wouldn't even call that a lake, it looked more like a swamp. There wasn't even a breeze coming off of the lake. I was slightly disappointed but I figured I'd hang around anyways and take in the sights. If I had never known the lakefront back home, I'm sure this would be just fine of an option. There was a little lighthouse and the end of this quasi-pier. There was a park with some swings and even an old train caboose transformed into a soda and ice cream shop. It was kind of cute once I threw out my preconceived ideas of what a lakefront was.
As I sat leaning against the lighthouse, I thought back to Chicago. I thought about some of really good times I had by the lake. A first date, my first race and many since, wanderings with siblings and friends. And for the first time, I actually missed the place, not just the people. Now, don't get me wrong, I quickly remembered the feeling you get when snow slips into the top of your boot and you have soggy cold socks all day. I don't miss it enough to pack it all up and move back by any means! Right now, the ocean front is about as far of a drive from my place as the lakefront was from my suburban home in Illinois. And, I definitely pick the ocean. I've actually visited the lakefront since the first visit and it has kind of grown on me.... but that may just be because of my never ending quest to chase alligators!!!
The other day in my wanderings, I happened upon the Kissimmee Lakefront. So, when I think of the lakefront, I think of Lake Michigan in downtown Chicago. The picturesque skyline in the background. Miles and miles of paths along the lake to enjoy the breeze and the sights. Thinking back, the lakefront is probably my favorite thing about Chicago. I've heard people talking about the Kissimmee lakefront, that is where people go for the fireworks on Forth of July and there are different "goings on" there as well. So, when I saw a sign pointing "this way" to the lakefront, I quickly redirected my trip in that direction...
The lakefronts here are NOTHING like Chicago. First of all, I wouldn't even call that a lake, it looked more like a swamp. There wasn't even a breeze coming off of the lake. I was slightly disappointed but I figured I'd hang around anyways and take in the sights. If I had never known the lakefront back home, I'm sure this would be just fine of an option. There was a little lighthouse and the end of this quasi-pier. There was a park with some swings and even an old train caboose transformed into a soda and ice cream shop. It was kind of cute once I threw out my preconceived ideas of what a lakefront was.
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