We planned our yearly trip to Florida to spent time with Dennis and Phyllis Allsop for the first week of April. Erin said she always wanted to go to Florida so I asked Dennis and he said, "Bring her along!" We left the house and headed off to the airport when Pat realized he left his phone charging on the kitchen counter. We turned around at MMM and went back home to get it. That put us 20 minutes behind and also caused us to hit a deer! Fortunately, the plane wasn't even in the boarding process when we got through security. Whew! I'll admit, I had some anxiety! We were able to arrive in time so we didn't miss any of the General Conference sessions.
Florida didn't disappoint again. The warm, clear waters were just the ticket to get us out of the grasp of this never-ending winter weather.
On Monday, we had a date to go boating. We were able to see quite a few dolphins. I love watchng those animals. This time, I lathered us with sunscreen so I wouldn't burn. I did some shell hunting but returned to the shelter of the tent to not get burned. Erin didn't understand why I put sunscreen on my feet. She found out why. I burned my feet before but not like she did. Needless to say, we didn't go to the beach on Tuesday but went and saw the Allsops future home and site and did some shopping.
Wednesday took us back out on a boat. Erin and I both covered and/or sunscreened our feet and legs. It seems that riding in the boat is the place where I get the most sun. Dennis took us on a tour of some very large and lovely homes with a lot of expensive boats moored next to them.
On this day we saw the ice cream boat as we were leaving our beach. We did see an ice cream truck but I've never experienced this.
My new favorite photo of my favorite guy.
We also saw a boat being towed. Apparently that is an expensive thing to pay for.
I do believe that the new hat and shirt helped to keep Erin's skin safe from the sun.
Each morning Pat, Erin and I went for a walk. It was nice to have Erin with me as she and I don't walk as fast as Pat and we had one another to walk with while he walked ahead. This sign is posted as you enter the butterfly gardens. Fortunately I've never seen either in that space.
We did, however, see alligators most every day on our walks.
The morning sunrises were heavenly.
On Friday, Pat didn't have seminary class so we went out walking earlier and saw the moon set as the sun was rising.
It was interesting to watch the alligators. As they knew we were coming closer to them, they would disappear under the water.
Pat did his yearly service by climbing up and pulling down some dead palm fronds.
It wouldn't be a trip to Florida without a trip or two to the Waffle House. I tried to keep my meals small but somehow they always ended up bigger than I wanted.
It was a lovely trip with record setting warm temperatures. I could have done without those but actually on the water with the breeze, it didn't feel as warm. Coming home was a treat as the weather was nearly as warm as what we just left!
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