Another Wonderful Day in Paradise!

 Our neighboring campers were leaving this morning and it was the 1st X we actually got to talk to them.  She commented that she love my coconut fish on our picnic table and was so sorry she didn't buy one from "the lady" at the craft show.  Also, she asked what I planned to do with all the shell pieces that were drying on our picnic table and then asked if I saw the jewelry a lady had at the craft show.  When Ken and I told her we were the folks with the jewelry and the fish she was so excited and bought 2 of our fish!  How nice of her!  If we would have met sooner, I would have given her some instruction on wire wrapping, since she really had an interest.  Maybe we will meet again during our travels!

Kathy and Sam arrived at 10:45 and we played some shuffleboard here in the CG.  We stopped at 12:30 with the women in the lead.  We drove to Sarasota and crossed into St. Armands Circle and the Lido Beach area by way of the Ringling Causeway!  What a beautiful drive!  We ate lunch in a park along the causeway - what a view for a picnic!

Perfect place for a picnic lunch!

Wonderful statue commemorating WW2

A little native friend!

The Ringling Causeway over the Sarasota Bay into Lido Key!
We made a drive through St. Armands Circle, a very
exclusive shopping area, so we only drove by!

The Snowbirds with their PA friends, Sam and Kathy!

From there we drove to Siesta Beach which was listed as the most beautiful beach in America in 2011.  The sand is so white and feels like cornstarch.  No shells to be found, but the beach is exceptional.  It was sunny and in the low 80's, so a perfect beach day.  We really enjoyed watching the pelicans "dive bomb" for food.  It was the 1st time we saw groups of 6 or 7 all dive into the water for fish at the same time.  They actually created a wave action.  We stayed to watch the gorgeous sunset.  Quite a sight!

An explanation for the white sand at Siesta Beach!

Siesta Beach

The pelicans are "dive bombing" for their mid afternoon snack!
They are crazy to watch!  They hit the water at such a high speed!

The lifeguard stations on the beach are each painted a different
color so you don't get lost when walking the beach!

Another wonderful ending to a perfect day in Paradise!

Can't believe Ken was able to catch the pelicans in flight before
diving into the ocean!  Not easy to do!!

What a gorgeous sky!

Only got back to the Bradenton area around 8:00 so decided to stop at Sonny's for another pulled pork sandwich.  Everyone was happy to have another meal there!  Sam and Kathy took us back to Willie around 9:15 and they headed back to their motel.  We were all tired from such a fun-filled day.

Did talk to Jamie and our 2 granddaughters today.  So good to hear their voices.  The little ones had heard a message we had left at their house earlier today and thought we were back home.  When they talked to us they said they missed us and were ready to have us come home.  Little ones can certainly melt your heart!

Can't believe Sam and Kathy only have 1 more day with us.  This week has gone by so quickly!