Sarasota

We have been in the  Sarasota area this week. We went to a Superbowl party at Diane and Jim Allen's place on Sunday. Everyone there was very nice! Many of them were from Minnesota, so I guess that helped. 

Monday was our day to ride the bike and enjoy the birds on the lagoon where we parked the van. Pelicans, ducks, cranes, and egrets were just a few of the birds we have as neighbors while we are camping. 

Tuesday it was a bit cold and blustery, so we decided to spend the day at the Ringling Museums. The Circus Museum has a detailed miniature of a full circus set up. It is fascinating. 

We also took a self guided tour of         Ca' d'zan, the summer home of John and Mabel Ringling. It was more interesting on the outside than inside. I am not sure I liked the furnishings. Here is Mike next to one of what I think of as throne chairs - and they had a few of those. 

Here is a photo from the terrace. Ornate, but not like the inside. 

Today we had lunch with Diane and Jim Allen at a terrific place, the Sandbar, on Anna Maria Island. It was still windy, you can see that with my hair, but the sun was warm and we had a delectable lunch and fun conversation. 

Tomorrow we head off again.