3-11-20

So we are home and I realize that we left things hanging a bit about the last days of our time in Florida.  We spent some time packing on the last afternoon and then went into town for grouper sandwiches for dinner as we didn't want any leftovers.  We came back and then walked to the beach to our nightly sunset watching.  It was a bit chilly and windy, but the sunset was glorious.  There also was almost a full moon so took a pic of that on the way back.  We played our usual game of hand and foot, but Cathie and I conceded after round #2 as it was quite obvious that the boys had a commanding lead and we couldn't possibly catch up.  So, the champions of the Siesta Key hand and foot competition for 2020 are Russ and Dave! 

Unfortunately, I had packed my camera for the trip home so couldn't take a photo of the wonderful sunrise Saturday morning.  We got to the airport early for Russ and Cathie's flight and sat with them at their gate until they were ready to board.  After hugs all around, we walked to our gate and had a long wait until our flight was called.  We spent the time reading and people watching - always interesting.  I finished a book and gave it away to the woman at the information booth.  I told her it was a bit steamy and she said, "The steamier, the better!".  We had a good laugh.  She also likes to people watch and said she never got bored as their was live entertainment around her all day.  We were surprised to see only three people with masks in the whole airport and none on our flights.  We also expected to have not full flights and that also was not the case.  In retrospect, I think we got out just before things got a bit crazy with the Coronavirus.  On our second flight, we were on the same plane with Joe St. Martin (Jody Capen's husband).  He had been down in the same area we were last year. 

We had a wonderful trip and even though the weather at home was warmer than expected while we were gone, we were happy to be in a place where shorts and tees are the norm and there are so many birding places to enjoy.  Russ said he would like to return to Siesta Key next year so we will see.