Blogs from Venice, Florida, United States, North America

03-09-17 Anhinga Our walk today was a long one around the campground and to the boat launch area swatting mosquito all the way despite deet. Thank goodness there was a nice breeze from the water so we could sit and enjoy the view without doing a dance. There was a couple putting a canoe in the water and another packing up their small motored boat to go off on a fishing trip. I took a picture of the couple getting into their boat because I thought it would be a disaster picture. They were a little grumpy with each other and the woman seemed a little disabled and I really thought they would both end up in the drink but thank heaven that didn't happen. All aboard, dog and all, and off they went bumping off ... read more

blog 03-04-17 Tram Ride It was brisk last night, when I woke there were 2 covers on me. It was 55 outside and 59 inside, a one dog night. The air was so clear and beautiful I had coffee outside and decided not to go to a flea/craft market just up the road but stay here and enjoy the park and give bot Watson and me a good walk. We went to the Nature Center where I signed up for a tram ride at 1:30 pm and took the south creek path to the picnic area, about 1 mile. I observed the flora and fauna along the way taking pictures of things of interest which will be explained with the pictures. There was an observation platform built by a boy scout for his eagle project, of ... read more

03-01-17 and 03-02-17 The Beach Wednesday after our walk and breakfast I decided to go to the grocery store but a little exploring was in order first. I found Publix, my favorite grocery, and continued on to the inter coastal and the public beaches. Lucky me, there was a parking place right up front and I walked to the beach to look around. It was gorgeous. The water so blue, the sand white and all the colorful umbrellas made quite a picture. The breeze was from the water so it was very pleasant about 82. I drove down the road a little and found the 2nd public beach with several parking places available. There is quite a walk to get to the beach from the lot so the other was more popular. The 3rd lot was ... read more

After the freezing cold weather in Monterrey we couldn't wait to get to the heat of Florida and we were not disappointed. Just two planes would get us there this time - but coupled with a hangover and minimal sleep from the wedding the journey was long. We made our way at midnight to Bre, Simon and Maddie's pad who live in Venice on the east coast of Florida and tiptoed into a nice cosy room to wake up to the Florida sunshine - the hunt for the shorts was the first job before breakfast! Bre and Simon live on one of the many gated developments in Florida which affords super lovely accommodation overlooking a lake festooned with wildlife and a shared pool that would not look out of place in a 5 star hotel. We ... read more

The guys are out shopping, I am on my own In paradise Enjoy, with moi Heaven... read more