Another gorgeous day near Venice!

Today was a fun and busy day.  We decided to try canoeing on Dona Bay which borders the CG on 1 side.  The CG offers canoes for free to registered campers - a really nice amenity.  We would have taken out our kayak, but the water here tends to be very shallow and has some oyster beds.  Plus, why have to inflate it, dry it, etc. when we can use the CG's canoes for no charge.  Dah!!!!  It was very breezy which made the current rather strong, but I thought we did well.  It is so peaceful and quiet out on the water.  The bridge we went under is along the Legacy walking and biking trail.  It really is a beautiful bridge.

We decided to go the the Casey Key Fish House for lunch around 1, but there was an hour waiting time.  So we headed to Nokomis Beach for about 2 hours.  It was gorgeous weather again today - 78 and mostly sunny.  We sat along the Intracoastal Waterway for 20 mins. or so enjoying watching the boats and the pelicans. 

Then back to Casey Key Fish House so Ken could get another Grouper sandwich, his favorite fish in Florida.  The setting is so nice! Then back to the CG for 2 more games of shuffleboard - we each won 1.  This game can be so competitive and challenging.

There is an annual fellow camper here at the CG that has such a unique site.  Enjoy the crazy signs he has on the tree.  He invites folks to stop by for his campfires so they can be part of the Deadbeat Senior Club.  Once you stop by, you are in!!!!
Did I tell you how much I like Florida???????

 Canoeing on Dona Bay by the CG!

Notice how close we were to the CG!

Notice the face and signs on the tree!

So peaceful watching the boats, pelicans and bridge!

Casey Key Fish House.  We ate out on the deck over the water!

What a gorgeous setting for shuffleboard!

Beautiful sky and campground!

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