Winter begins

Some pictures as promised;

The first day of winter...yesterday...we drove to Siesta Key Beach again. We didn't want to waste a  warm,windy day for kiting!

My husband had a curious watcher!
There were many families but no film crew! This is a wonderful beach with excellent facilites.

Hah there's my 'laundry' ( a very long whirlagig on my kite string) and the bigger sled that I fly. It was such a joy to just play with my kite. Many reactions from people walking by...the sound of the waves was soothing. Very relaxing. It was great fun to watch my husband fly his stunt kites as well.He also rigged a remote release parachute which slides up the kite string and releases the shute...so much FUN!!!
We had a small snack and then headed off to the Mote Aquarium,Sarasota http://www.mote.org/ ...a fabulous place!!! There are many research projects and they also heal sea turtles and manatees. We got to see newborn seahorses!!! Saw sharks and  penguins (on a loan) and many other  things. The volunteers were so friendly and informative...very exciting place and not overwhelming...welcoming and delightful.

It was a fun afternoon. I highly recommend the Mote Aquarium!!
Then we drove to the Sweet & Savory Restaurant in the  Village of the Arts for dinner. Wonderful meal.
I was so tired as we returned to the rv park...but seeing the Christmas lights on ...we drove around the camp and enjoyed the decorations. Oh there was an article and pictures of the parade in this camp...apparently the parade is repeated  in some other camps.
Our decorations are up...music is playing ...the sun is setting on another perfect day.
Happy Christmas everyone.
Love & Laughter
Anne