Our winter in sunny Florida is rapidly coming to an end. We will be leaving here on Tuesday, April 7 and heading north with stops in St. Augustine and Savannah, two cities with lots of history.
A couple of weeks ago we made a trip to Islamarada, Florida in the Keys to visit Carol, Nelson and Tommy. We left on Monday morning and came back on Tuesday. Tom wasn’t sure he wanted to give up his bed one more night for Roy! We enjoyed dinner sitting outside by the water and the same for breakfast the following morning. Very pleasant! The sunset was truly beautiful, just like a postcard.
On Monday, 3/30, a group from Camp Florida headed for Fort DeSoto County Park close to St. Petersburg. We took our bikes and bathing suits. It is a gorgeous park with lots of beautiful beach and a great bike trail. We rode our bikes to the fort which was quite interesting. Then it was time for lunch which we had packed that morning. Of course, after lunch it was time to hit the beach and enjoy some rays. It was a perfect day and ended with a great seafood dinner.
Yesterday it was very hot and humid and a perfect day for the pool. While we were enjoying the water, someone yelled “SNAKE” and sure enough, there was a black snake swimming across the pool. The black snakes here are not poisonous and are protected by the state. They supposedly eat mice and geckos, but it is a bit scary to have one swimming with you!
Now it’s getting to be the time to start packing up for our departure. Our friends are leaving and our circle is getting smaller and smaller. With the onset of the hot, humid weather, we’re ready to start the trek north also. Our tomato plant has produced enough fruit to give away and supply us on the way home. The vine is dying now, so guess that means it’s time for us to head home.
We plan to be back home around the 15th, knowing we will have a few weeks work getting ready for summer in Michigan. This easy life will have to come to an end until next winter.
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