EASY ON SUNDAY MORNING...LAST DAY OF OUR WINTER VACATION DAYTONA BEACH FLORIDA, USA

When the hard winter hits in Upstate, NY, we go south. This year, we were out for six weeks, touring Florida.
Our first stop was in St. Augustine, east coast Florida. We discovered a wonderful, historic place, with nice friendly people, great restaurants, shops and sightseeing. Without a doubt, we will be stopping there again next year.

After traversing the state, we landed in Siesta Key, on the west coast. This is one of my favorite beaches. The sand there is like walking on baby powder. We met up with my dear friend Kathy, she lives in Sarasota. She is one of my oldest friends.
We met in college and became instant friends. Our bond has lasted for over 40 years.
Although we only see each a few times a year, the moment we get together, it's as if we were never apart.

True friendship is a gift, to be appreciated and nurtured. I am blessed to have such a true blue friend, who makes me laugh and let's me cry. Tells me the truth and listens to me complain. Who will always be there for me, though thick and thin.
Thanks Kathy...see ya soon my friend.

Fort Myers was our next stop. There we stayed for two weeks and had such a wonderful rental. Indian Creek was the name of the community and every home sat on a lake. Every morning we would sit on the patio in the backyard and enjoy the show. The birds, turtles and even bunny rabbits would entertain us as we sipped our coffee and of course, take a few pictures. The location was awesome. Just 3 miles to Fort Myers beach and just 6 miles to Sanibel Island. If we ever decide to buy, I think this would be the place. We have traveled up and down both coasts of Florida and I think the west coast is my kind of place. The Gulf of Mexico is warmer than the Atlantic ocean, plus it has gentle waves, great for swimming or just floating along.

Staying on the west coast lasted another week as I visited my sister in Venice. Talk about beautiful sunsets, wow, just spectacular. Great seafood, lots of music and a quaint shopping district, with lots of small shops with unique gifts.
Visiting with my sister afforded us the choice of three different pools, which the @thebigsweed took full advantage of every morning at the crack of dawn, doing laps.

Our final destination, Daytona Beach, east coast, yep, crossed the state again. It was a good move though because Daytona is northeast coastline, so we were already going in a homeward direction. We managed to pull off another 12 days there. We landed an ocean front condo that was just perfect. We walked a few yards and had our toes in the sand.
Sunrises were breathtaking and caught it every morning we were there. If you haven't already guessed, we are early risers.

Our last day... #beautifulsunday, #sublimesunday, #amazingnature all rolled into one. The weather was perfect. A gleaming sunrise over the ocean, a morning walk on the beach, breakfast at "Frank's famous diner", lounging at the oceanfront pool and an early dinner at "Crabby's Oceanside" fish house. Phew, what a day.
Love was all around.

A big shout out to @cOff33a and @ace108 for letting us express ourselves on Sundays, thanks.
To @adalger thanks for your appreciation of #nature, it really is amazing!!

Have a great week steemians, #steem on my friends.