Travel: Fort Lauderdale, Fl

When it comes to adventure, Captain Crash can get pretty diverse. While primarily this website focuses on the mountainous treks into the wilderness, some times the members of Team Crash just like to do a little traveling to another city for awhile. Afterall, we're mostly suburb-folks ourselves, and Crash has a special appreciation for history and architecture. Some times we're just passing through and other times we're staying a few days while following a beloved Pittsburgh sports team but dammit we always make it a bit of an adventure so from time to time the pictures end up here in special Travel Blogs. 

I needed one last good summer weather post before I officially wrapped up my boycott of the winter. This one is as good as it gets when it comes to warm weather... well, minus the hockey game but whatev.

My Spring Break 2009 road trip that had coincided with my annual Penguins Pilgrimage was in one of its final legs: Fort Lauderdale. I rolled into town with Bilo, Mary and Ashley in hopes of some warm beaches and catching the Penguins for another road win... and not only did we catch both of those targets, we also caught the Penguins themselves. Turns out, we were in the same resort. Who knew. We didn't see much of the city since we were preoccupied meeting our heroes, but here's my pictures chronicling the trip of a lifetime.

Our balcony provided us a great view of the city skyline just a little ways away from our beachfront paradise. But we were about to invade, clad of course in our black and gold.

We made our way into the city to the icy battlefield of the Bank Atlantic Center, where a great game ensued that evening. Hockey in Florida... now that's a yinzer vacation. LETS GO PENS!

 VICTORY!!! My road record remained undefeated as we headed back to the hotel and enjoyed our night at the Marriott, with a sparkling view of the city just out or window.

The next day we enjoyed the fantastic weather and incredible setting in the private resort and beach. No matter where we were or what we were doing it seemed like we ran into another Penguin that was also just out to relax. They were all super friendly and most would chat with us and pose for a picture. Fucking awesome.

Eric Godard in Starbucks...

Asst. Coach Mike Yeo at the Spa...

Sidney Crosby at the Outdoor Cafe...

Mary and Matt Cooke at Outdoor Cafe...

Jordan Staal and Tyler Kennedy near the patio area...

Superstar and the Flower at the pool... chicka-chee!!

 Mark Eaton and Chris Kunitz at the Poolside Bar...

 Pascal Dupuis at the Poolside Bar...

Rob Scuderi at the Poolside Bar... YEAH ROB!

 Kris Letang on the beach...

Brooks Orpik and some free candy on the beach...

That's all from Fort Lauderdale and one incredible road trip and a beautifully perfect hotel/resort!! Excitement and relaxation all in one, and memories of an experience that's definitely unforgettable. Wow.

Let's Go Pens!

-Crash