Field Trips – Naples and Sarasota, Sept. 19-20, 2009

With winding up my time in south Florida, it was time to see family again before leaving. On Saturday, Jennifer, Frank, and Giuliana drove across from Ft. Lauderdale area and I drove south, so we met in Naples. We spent time at the Naples Zoo (with Ms. G. sleeping in the stroller the whole time) and then went for comfort food at Bob Evans. It’s not available on the other coast, and Jen and Frank were missing it!

On Sunday, Raphaella and I did an excursion to a beach that was new for both of us on Lido Key off the coast of Sarasota. Miles of beach, piles of shells, beautiful blue water…wonderful swimming among the fish. John Ringling (of circus fame) established a high class shopping area nearby in the 20’s called St. Armand’s Circle. So, we stopped and ate lunch there after swimming.

Love,
Susanne
p.s. My stepson Dave's surgery on Friday went smoothly and he was discharged on Sunday.