Sarasota FL
This morning, we left the house early to meet our friend Gary. Our plan was to hike in Myakka State Park (http://www.floridastateparks.org/MyakkaRiver/). In particular, Kelly wanted to explore their Canopy Walk. We expected to find a boardwalk high in the trees. We should have been a bit more realistic. We found several flights of steps that went up to a boardwalk, but it extended only about ½ block before ending at another flight of steps. The boardwalk was high and a bit springy. The steps at the far end went up many many flights to a small platform. From there, we really were far above the canopy. We could see for miles!
While in the park, we saw wild boars (pigs?), a pair of osprey, a couple alligators, and a Roseate Spoonbill. I’m sure a lot more wildlife saw us, but we were too busy yakking to really keep an eye open for more. We also managed to BOTH forget cameras, so no pictures. We’ve agreed to return for pictures, but no promises.
Gary shared a funky little restaurant with us. Millie’s Restaurant (http://millies-restaurant.com/). It was in a cold office complex, but it was decorated floor to ceiling in country kitsch. There were some Greek items on the menu – I had spanakopita; Kelly and Gary had reubens. It was really good food.
Later, Kelly and I cooked a Christmas Eve dinner for Pat and her roommate Anthony. Roasted turkey breast, roasted beets and sweet potatoes, home-made stuffing from my dad’s recipe, and salad. It turned out nicely and I think everyone enjoyed it.
Kelly joined FaceBook and now she is addicted to FarmVille.
This morning, we left the house early to meet our friend Gary. Our plan was to hike in Myakka State Park (http://www.floridastateparks.org/MyakkaRiver/). In particular, Kelly wanted to explore their Canopy Walk. We expected to find a boardwalk high in the trees. We should have been a bit more realistic. We found several flights of steps that went up to a boardwalk, but it extended only about ½ block before ending at another flight of steps. The boardwalk was high and a bit springy. The steps at the far end went up many many flights to a small platform. From there, we really were far above the canopy. We could see for miles!
While in the park, we saw wild boars (pigs?), a pair of osprey, a couple alligators, and a Roseate Spoonbill. I’m sure a lot more wildlife saw us, but we were too busy yakking to really keep an eye open for more. We also managed to BOTH forget cameras, so no pictures. We’ve agreed to return for pictures, but no promises.
Gary shared a funky little restaurant with us. Millie’s Restaurant (http://millies-restaurant.com/). It was in a cold office complex, but it was decorated floor to ceiling in country kitsch. There were some Greek items on the menu – I had spanakopita; Kelly and Gary had reubens. It was really good food.
Later, Kelly and I cooked a Christmas Eve dinner for Pat and her roommate Anthony. Roasted turkey breast, roasted beets and sweet potatoes, home-made stuffing from my dad’s recipe, and salad. It turned out nicely and I think everyone enjoyed it.
Kelly joined FaceBook and now she is addicted to FarmVille.
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