Just a short stop to regroup before we head back north towards the panhandle. This is an odd park originally built for veterans. Seems there are many that winter over here for months on end.
Harry's comfortable spot was short lived when we were told to take the hammock down. This isn't an unusual rule except that there were several other hammocks, clotheslines and Christmas lights hanging all over trees in other campsites. Different rules for different folks!
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Chris is the longest, first friend in my life so always a pleasure to get together with he & Diane and visit their new home in Sarasota.
We had a great time touring Sarasota with the farmers market, a Cuban lunch at Columbia Restaurant in St. Armand's Circle, Nanday parakeets at Island Park, tailgating at a polo match, bicycling and much more.
Nina made instant friends with their pups, Onee & Sage and enjoyed the pool. Wonderful visit!
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We were still moving south to Sarasota and our friends Chris & Diane so each of these stops were overnights. We have been to Juniper Springs SP in Ocala before and a good bet for finding the FL scrub jay.
Lake Louisa is a very nice place with many equestrian trials around lakes and across fields. Highlight was a swallow-tailed kite flying over as we arrived. This is worth a return trip some day.
Easy Sunday drive to Winchester, VA with pleasant 60 degree temps. New this trip is a radio with the addition of Sirius. What a pleasure listening to continuous good music.
The bad, something's wrong w/the TV - no Downton Abby tonight. Can't have it all!
First night, Winchester VA Cracker Barrel - quiet spot. Second Cracker Barrel, Mooresville, NC not so quiet.
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Cold, cold, cold, beautiful morning in Hull with sea fog, icicles, frozen ocean and blue skies. Many thanks to Peter & Diane for a tour around town.
