Miami, Florida

We drove to Miami for the last day LaPoints were with us. The guys went golfing again while Ann and shopped. "South Beach" clothing is not exactly designed for women my age that live in trailer parks!! We took a boat tour of the harbor and "Millionaire's Row," and ate more seafood last night and then took them to the airport early this morning. Poor Gary has to go back to work tomorrow! We are glad they came to visit - we had a great time!

 

A typical home along the harbor - this one is owned by the president of a large pharmecutical company - no wonder our medications are so expensive!



This private yacht belongs to the president of Carnival Cruise line - looks like he cruises in style!

Speaking of Carnival - the "Liberty" leaving port

Fisher Island - a private island in the harbor accessed by private ferry, yacht or helicopter. It costs $270,000/year "dues" to belong to the homeowners association and condos are in the millions. But, Oprah or Tom Cruise could be your neighbor!

Key West

We drove across the state to Long Key State Park after touring the Everglades. Our campsite is right on the Atlantic Ocean! It was so windy on Thursday we could not enjoy the beach so we drove to Key West for the day. The Conch Trolley Tour was a great way to see the island and get the history.
Of course we ate seafood at the wharf (saw a fishing boat named "The High Class Hooker") and then went to Mallory Square to watch the sunset. The square is full of street performers, vendors and tourists - a wonderful place to people watch!

Hemingway's home in Key West.

A street performer did a tumbling act, ran and jumped through the small hoola hoop her boyfriend held on her back!

 

 

Key West sunset

 

Our last day at Long Key State Park

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Everglades

What great fun we had riding an airboat through the Everglades and the Mangrove forests! Roger was disappointed that we did not see any manatees - this is not the best season to see them - but we saw several alligators, turtles and birds.

Sanibel Island

Our friends, Ann and Gary, joined us in Naples and we are having a fun week exploring south Florida. The guys played golf while Ann and I checked out the downtown Naples shopping on Monday. Here we are after lunch at a the Mucky Duck on Sanibel Island yesterday. The island is known for the millions of seashells that wash up with each wave. It reminded us of the Caribbean - beautiful aqua blue water and some gorgeous homes on the waterfront!

 

 

 

Dubs Dread Golf Course

Here's the whole "gang" at Dubs Dread Golf Course in Orlando yesterday - golf and dinner - our usual outing. Kay's Aunt Bernice was the women's champion here in the late 1940's early 1950's so we had to check it out. Beautiful old course with pretty trees and the Tap Room has delicious burgers. Hard to believe we only have one more week until the end of March when everyone travels home. Many of the park residents are leaving early to be home for Easter. Except us - we are in our home! - we will be going south and spending the month of April in south Florida. Plan to spend time in the Everglades and the Keys.

Samantha and Emily called us the other night and asked to SKYPE - they had "something very important to ask us." Heather was gone shopping with friends in Bangkok - Samantha wanted french toast for breakfast and her Daddy didn't know how to make it. She had a pencil and paper so she could write down the recipe!

Happy Birthday to Me!

I had a great 65th birthday! Here I am with my favorite presents!

Tiger's Spring Training

Judy, Marilou, Ray and Kirt were here in Florida last week. We had a fun time playing golf and at the Tigers game. Judy had an eagle and two birdies during one golf game - she got Dad's talent! She is on a countdown - 20 more working days until she retires.