Beautiful Terrain!

Hi everyone, this is likely going to be my last post, for this winter down here in Bonita Springs, Florida. What a season it's been.......through all of the hussle and bussle though, I/we have always managed to find some solace with the gorgeous nature down here. We went on the motorcycle the other day to an important piece of Florida history. The Corscrew Bird Sanctuary.
It is a long and winding boardwalk all through the jungle of protected Cypress trees and bird mating grounds amongst the marshes........so cool!
This is where the birds were slaughtered for fashion, their plumes were used for hats and coats. The wood storks and many other birds mate here.The clear cutting of Cypress trees was halted, because they finally realized the effects to the marshes and the natural water flow back to the oceans.
While walking, we actually got to see a couple of wild alligators, one 10 ft. guy was in the midst of his mating, so we got to hear the "croaking" of at least 4 females.......we had never heard this before, or mistook it for large bullfrogs in the park ponds.
I would recommend this worthwhile piece of Southwest Florida history, it's off of the I-75 between Bonita Springs and Naples.
The next time I post anything, we will be back home in Parry Sound.  We will be stopping in Gatlinburg Tennessee again for a few days along the way, at Martins cousins. I will likely have some pics to share.
WooHoo!! I'm looking forward to seeing family and friends again.
This has been fun sharing our experiences down here.......thanks for "listening."

A Little piece of Heaven!

Hi everyone...............it's been a while. I hope all are well, and feeling some reprieve from the long winter this year.
Things are winding down here.......PHEW!!! It's been a busy season.Our home is all done, and the visits with friends who were able to make it were great.....the visit with Mom, as you saw was so much fun, and will be fondly remembered.
After the baseball season and my singing concert done....there is now time to move to a slower drum beat.
Martin and I were lucky to have friends down in the Bradenton Beach area, who rented a house boat. To all of our delight, the owner wanted to do work on the boat and offered them a 55 ft. Hateras.......what a beauty!!!
We were able to take 4 days, 3 nights and hang out on Anna Maria. To those who know the area, you know how beautiful it is in the Sarasota/ Siesta Keys neck of the woods. St. Armande Circle is a large circular shopping area, with a Yorkville flaire.....very neat shops, it's a part of Long Boat Keys. I had never been to this area, it's above Englewood and Venice, but only 2 hrs. away.
Here are some pics of our adventures, including the tail-end of that tornado that went through Tampa Bay, but just touched Bradenton.
This is a cool little Town, that I highly recommend taking the time to see, if you can. There is the long pier, with typical night fishing, and even a Parisian crepe restaurant.......MMMM!!!!
Take care!
We will see some of you soon!