One of the ways you can take advantage of the beautiful Gulf of Mexico is to either own a boat, rent a boat or book an excursion on a boat. We most likely will not be buying a boat at this point in our life (though it would be so fun) and we haven't yet, but plan to rent a boat in the near future and do some exploring. When my daughters were here in July, we found an excursion that takes you, at sunset, to a pristine sandbar in Sarasota Bay called Sand Dollar Island. The name comes from all the shells and even sand dollars that you can collect.
Our friends had some out of town company from Michigan this weekend and since I had mentioned how great this excursion was, they asked if we would like to join them on their first time going. We never turn down a boat trip and it was a lovely afternoon on the water. The boat company provides drinks, or you can take your own and it is so relaxing to cruise by beautiful gulf front homes, a bird sanctuary and look for dolphins and manatees. Arriving at Sand Dollar island, just before sunset, makes you feel as if this sandbar is a million miles away from civilization and it's big enough that you feel you are alone there. You put your feet in the water and all your worries melt away as you watch the sun slowly sink.
There is a lot of talk here about "the salt life" that includes beach days, sunsets and boat rides. I'm living it and I love it.
Happy Tuesday!
Vicki, just consider me cold and jealous!!
ReplyDeleteYour short and that water look amazing.
Oh how fun! I haven't been there, but would love to visit:) Enjoy your day dear Vicki, HUGS!
ReplyDeleteThe sunsets definitely make Florida's west coast, the best coast!
ReplyDeleteI've heard of that excursion and will put it on my must-do list!!
ReplyDeleteLooks fabulous!!
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