Can't believe that 2 weeks this Monday coming, we will be departing Myakka and starting our route north.
Time flies when you are having fun!!
Another Kayak Trip to Don Pedro State Park
I could not resist another kayak trip to Don Pedro.
Beautiful day, paddling on the open waters.
No we were not replicating smash-up-derby, but were listening to the guides telling us about creatures they had found in the waters.
I am the one in the orange hat, just chillin'
While at the beach for lunch, I spotted a cactus in full bloom.
On our return trip to the dock, this dolphin was putting on a show.
This was probably the closest I had been to this gorgeous sea mammal while kayaking.
A fun way to celebrate the beautiful sunshine, warm temperatures and fun group.
Lunch at McDonalds
Not Ronald McDonald, but a visit and lunch with Bonnie and Jim McDonald-friends Bernie has known from their younger days in Alexandria.
Myakka Pool and Cigar Party
On our return to Myakka, we just had time enough to get ourselves ready for the first ever Myakka barbecue, pool and cigar party.
Bernie catching up with Myakka buddies.
As the evening wore on, food was eaten, a bit of alcohol was consumed, cigars were smoked and only one person ended up in the pool.
And NO it was not Bernie!
Wayne, is a mutual friend of Darlene, a svelte friend of mine from Mississauga.
Coincidentally, it just so happens that Wayne and his wife Tina, who call Kirkland Lake their home, landed here at Myakka.
A fun guy who shared some scotch with Bernie earlier in the week, without knowing that we had a mutual fired.
Small world!
The Kerrs Visit
Bernie's 2 cousins, Alan and Clifford and their better halves came for a visit from Naples.
We do not seem to be able to get together when in Ontario, but travel about 1600 km to Florida and we manage to make the time.
Makes us wonder??
After a nice chat, we continued our visit by going out for lunch at Palm Island.
Since none of us wanted to swim, we decided it best to take the 10 minute water taxi ride to arrive at Rum Bay Restaurant on Palm Island.
En route, we spotted an osprey sitting in her nest awaiting the arrival of her little ones.
The osprey, sometimes known as the fish eagle, sea hawk, river hawk, or fish hawk, is a diurnal, fish-eating bird of prey. It is a large raptor, reaching more than 60 cm in length and 180 cm across the wings.
After arriving at
some of us sampled the feature drinks and all ate lunch, after which we explored the beach for a short time.
Even discovered a turtle who happen to come by to say hello.
On our return trip back to the mainland, we spotted a boat that was stranded on a sand bar. Perhaps it was Gilligan?
It was quite the scene with all the boat passengers (no not us) trying to release the boat from the sand.
A gorgeous Florida day, with weather cooperating and enjoying time with family.
Exploring Bokeelia
This week Bob, Jan, Bernie and I ventured out to Pine Island, an island near Ft. Myers.
Arriving at the island, we explored, discovered Bookelia and of course, another new restaurant to try.
An "old Florida" type restaurant and actually, the only one we could find.
After lunch
we explored the fishing pier.
No need to purchase this t-shirt as we did find Bokeelia.
After finally catching up on all of our adventures so far in the blog, I know how this parrot feels!!
Stay tuned as a St. Patrick's Day party, a Blue Jay Spring Training game, a sunset cruise and a segway adventure in Venice are lined up for the upcoming few days.
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