The Wandering Disciple

The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall made a visit to Englewood this week. The 3/5 scale traveling memorial is a replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington DC. Managed by the Vietnam and All Veterans of Brevard, the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall allows people from all over to pay their respects to the men and women who paid the ultimate price during the Vietnam War. The memorial will be in Englewood through the weekend with a memorial service scheduled for 10am on Saturday. (Photo: November 30, 2012)

A guide tells the haunted tale of the ancient city during the Ripley Ghost Train. Hop aboard the train and learn about the dark side of the nation’s oldest city. Listen to the true tales of paranormal encounters on the chilling journey with three stop along the way that allow you to explore for ghosts yourself....if your brave enough. (Photo: November 12, 2011)

Since 1874, the St. Augustine Lighthouse has helped guide ships through the treacherous waters off the coast of St. Augustine. The keeper’s house was built to house the keeper and his family in 1876. It would remain the residence of the keep until the lighthouse was automated in 1955. Today the house is a museum that houses exhibits about the history and importance of the St. Augustine Lighthouse. (Photo: November 13, 2011)

An Egyptian mummy is one of the many unique items on display at the Lightner Museum. Located in the historic Alcazar Hotel building, the Lightner Museum is home to the extensive collections of Chicago publisher Otto Lightner. (Photo: November 12, 2011)

This empty field is all that remains of the site where the civil rights campaign truly began. Fort Mose was the site of the first free African settlement in the United States. Its significance in helping British slaves escape, it is known as a precursor to the Underground Railroad in later years. (Photo: November 12, 2012)

Ahoy matey! Hop aboard the main deck of the pirate ship and live the life of a pirate at the St. Augustine Pirate Museum. The museum features plenty of pirate artifacts including a real Jolly Roger flag, treasure chest and much more. (Photo: November 12, 2011)

Venice, Florida: With Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday behind us, thousands of spectators lined the streets of Venice to kick off the holiday season with the 37th annual Venice Holiday Parade. Spectators braved the brisk November weather to watch over a hundred performers march in this years parade. The festivities kicked off at five with a celebration that filled the air with holiday music and lit up the sky with lights as the Venice Avenue merchants lit up their holiday displays. Then at 7, the parade began its journey down the parade route. The adventure began on Park Avenue and headed down Venice Avenue, entertaining the crowd all the way to the Venice Community Center. Several thousand entertainers representing over 120 organization comprised the parade. The parade was sponsored by the City of Venice and the Gulf Coast Community Foundation. Click on the photo above to view the 2012 Venice Holiday Parade photo gallery .