Nate and I have returned from our latest adventure. We left early Wednesday morning to fly to Orlando, FL. I was expecting long lines everywhere, but I was pleasantly surprised. Checking my bag and going through security took about five minutes. Roy met us and we drove the 2 hours to Sarasota. Carolyn and Stew made it later that night.
Thursday morning Stew and Carolyn went to Ft. Myers to pick up Stew's grandma who was going to eat Thanksgiving dinner with us. She is a sweet lady and we were glad to have her come and eat with us. After dinner Carolyn and Stew went Back to Ft. Myers to spend a couple days with Betty.
Friday morning Roy and I drove over to the townhouse so I could get my first peek at the place. (I think Roy was kinda nervous wondering if I would like the place.) It hadn't opened yet, so we went shopping.
We tried again later to see the townhouse, but the sales person was out showing other units so we headed to Myakka River State Park just south of Sarasota. Dad and Nate visited here last summer and were excited to show me the park.
We drove to the "Birdwalk" and looked over the lake and all the birds that were there. Then we went to ride the airboat and look for gators. The boat ride took us out onto the lake and around the shore to see the gators relaxing in the sun. We learned some interesting facts about this huge repitile. We had a great tour guide that shared information about some of the birds in the area, too. It was a lot of fun and I now I know more about gators.
We tried one more time to see the townhouse and we were lucky this time. The place is very nice. Three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, one car garage, a very nice kitchen, and lots of storage. I picked out my countertops, appliances, floor tile, carpeting, and cabinets. There is a pool, tennis courts, basketball hoop, and lots of walking and biking trails. I think we will be very comfortable.
Saturday Roy and I got up and went looking at furniture. We saw some pieces we really liked and got some great ideas.
Carolyn and Stew met up with us and we took them over to look at the townhouse then headed to Siesta Key for some time on the beach. Then it was dinner at Pinchers Crab Shack then back home for bedtime.
Sunday we went to church and then went to Anna Marie Island for some relaxing time on Holmes Beach. I enjoy walking along the beach gathering shells. I have quite a nice collection of different sizes, colors, and shapes.
Monday Roy went to work for a while and Nate and I got ready to leave. After a quick lunch we all headed back to Orlando to catch our flight home. Nate and I arrived back in Evanston about 10 pm. We had a great time, good food, good company and great weather. We head back the end of December for a few days of "fun in the sun".
The kitchen
The master Bedroom.
The Vultures, Turkey and Black, flying over the trees at Myakka River Park
