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The Man Who Moved a Mountain - The Incredible True Story of Florida’s Coral Castle - Part 4 of 4

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By Steve Shannon
The Day That Ended An Era
One morning in early December of 1951, Ed left a note on the entrance of Coral Castle stating that he was going to the doctor. A few days later on December 7, 1951 at the age of 64, Ed passed away in his sleep at the Jackson […]

The Man Who Moved a Mountain - The Incredible True Story of Florida’s Coral Castle - Part 3 of 4

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By Steve Shannon
Edward Leedskalnin was a polite, secretive gentleman who loved children. He would occasionally host small public gatherings at Coral Castle, such as field trips for the local school kids. Each event was complete with hot dogs, which Ed cooked in his unique outdoor oven.
Ed finished the castle in its new location some […]

The Man Who Moved a Mountain - The Incredible True Story of Florida’s Coral Castle - Part 2 of 4

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By Steve Shannon
Ed had a wonderful sense of humor, which came through in a few places of his creation. For instance, around the dining table, there are four stone chairs. Three are very comfortable, but the third is deliberately unbalanced and uncomfortable. Ed said that the three comfortable chairs were reserved for Ed, “Sweet Sixteen” […]

The Man Who Moved a Mountain - The Incredible True Story of Florida’s Coral Castle - Part 1 of 4

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By Steve Shannon
This is the incredible true story of the lifetime accomplishments of a man who is scarcely mentioned in references anywhere.
Once a person discovers the facts surrounding this man, they are left scratching their head in wonderment as to why his achievements are so blatantly forgotten. Once revealed, the facts of this story […]

The Man Who Moved a Mountain - Part 5: Bonus - What Was Ed’s Perpetual Motion Holder?

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By Steve Shannon
To really understand from where the premise of this article comes, the reader should have already read the article series that preceded this one: “The Man Who Moved a Mountain - The Incredible True Story of Florida’s Coral Castle - Parts 1 through 4. These articles will produce an excellent portrait of the […]

The Fiji Islands

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By Figi Lesole
, are one of the most
desirable destinations in South Pacific
area. They are known for their climate,
beauty, and culture and hundreds of
thousands travel there every year to
sample just a few days of paradise.
With thousands of miles of unspoiled
white sandy beaches, coral reefs, and
emerald lagoons, the Fiji […]

The Exuma Islands Of The Bahamas

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By Simon Harris
The Exuma Islands, a collection of 365 tiny islands collected under one name, which are part of the many islands that make up the legendary vacation destination known as the Bahamas, offers a prime example of what an out of the ordinary Bahamas vacation can be. It shows off the very best of […]

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