Gator? Sand castle

Craziest or best sand castle I've seen - a dinogator!!! This was on Ft Myers beach - awesome isn't he with a wicked grin on his face.

Beach Views

Just back from 3 mile walk and this brown pelican was fishing for his breakfast. The Express to Key West was packed and sped past increasing the waves to over 12", and now the cigar boats with their loud motors are racing! Noisy! The quiet time was earlier in the morning with the fishermen down on Bowditch Point Park. The sand here is fine and easy to walk in - not as granular as that on Hawaii beaches. However, I notice very few people go in the water - it is shallow!

Florida water

Look I found a surfer!
He's in a wet suit and Sapper would barely consider this a wave! First few days are cooler than usual but the 80's sunbathing temp is almost here. I have crossed many bridges - the center photo is St Petersburg Skyway and it is very, very high- scary! The "ship home" built with porches shaped like a steam ship is in historic Pensacola. Very cute! Got to go catch a sunset - later!

Florida Trip

So far, Florida has been colder than Texas! The drive here was smooth and with many bridges. These homes are from Pensacola and Seaside - planned communities with a requirement that all homes have front porches! The sand is a beautiful bright white!