At 7am this morning it was 80 degrees on the balcony while I sat and drank a cup of Starbucks Via. The 'weak as watter' coffee hotels leave for you just doesnt do it for me. I bought some sachets of Via early on for the moments when I needed a decent cuppa.
I could tell by the haze and the sweat running down my brow that it was going to be another hot and humid day. I wanted to go to Egmont Key and Fort Desoto, a place we went to last time and really enjoyed, but was outnumbered and we ended up going on a convoluted Walmart dot to dot journey on a quest to find a bit of IT kit for hubby, that he didnt get. We finally got to Indian Shores on the Gulf Beach road, and began a very familiar drive south towards St. Johns Pass, where we have spent many an hour wandering round the
'tat' souvenir shops full of shells, photo frames made of shells, ashtrays made of shells and the odd sharks tooth.
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| St. Johns Pass |
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| View of The Boats |
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| The Boardwalk |
We took some photos here for Father in Law who used to love to stroll around here when he and Mum in Law came on their spring holidays. He still asks about the cheap Gold Store that hasnt been there for a decade, and the trolley that takes people up and down the beaches all day. He also likes to see what we have been eating, so we have also got lots of photos of plates of steak and other delicacies.
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| The Bridge |
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| Baby Bubba |
Hubby and I also had a walk around the area close to the hotel to check out the restaurants and other things that were within walking distance. We both agreed that this area is so quiet, none of the busy touristy hustle and bustle, almost like half the inhabitants had gone away for the summer, maybe they had. Its a. ery affluent area, so perhaps they have summer homes in cooler places.
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| Gater Lady |
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| Elephant Man |
We strolled through a few of the streets and saw some lovely real American style houses, old and new, large and small and some in need of TLC. One in particular made me smile.
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| Happy House |
There were some lovely parks along the bayside, lots of trees and walks, all very well kept. Many runners, cyclists and walkers passed us, goodness knows how they do that in this heat, I can barely walk! This park, had two huge trees in it, obviously been the a long, long time.
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| Huge Trees |
Our evening was spent partly beside the pool, partly in the Guest Laundrette - which was obviously rarely used. Normal guests probably pay $3 a sock or something to have the minions do it for them. I had two carriers of smelly boy clothes, and was not putting them in my suitcases, so I self serviced my laundry. Now it will just need ironing when I get home, leaving just a couple of days worth of washing to do.
The boys asked for pizza in the room rather than go out to eat. They both enjoy having wifi so they can go on Facebook and play games on their iPads. Have to say they have been a Godsend this holiday, they had films, music and games on there, and instead of having to buy action figures, or toys that they don't really want as treats, we have just let them download a new App or film. No missing stylus's either!
While they ate pizza and behaved themselves (?) Hubby and I went out to eat at one of the local restaurants called 400 Beach. Great food and excellent service. Fillet Minion was cooked ro perfection, and the Chocolate Torte was heavenly - real proper cream too! We strolled back to the hotel and sat for a final beer on the patio, discussing the holiday, what we enjoyed, wouldn't do again and what we are doing next year!
We have already booked a bargain 2 weeks in The Animal Kingdom Lodge at Disney with dining plan included. We have stayed there before and are now thinking that two weeks there, without the moving around might be the thing to do. Jordan has already said he isnt coming with us, and a fantastic pool with the parks will keep Alexander entertained. Oh well, we have a year to decide!
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