Povey Prattle

As we draw to the close of a fabulous two weeks during which my sister Ruth and her partner Dennis have enjoyed their vacation here,  they took me out for a gorgeous dinner at Sarasota's Mediterraneo Restaurant. The place lived up to its reputation, so it was indeed fine dining. http://www.mediterraneorest.com Dennis and Ruth Oldest  brother and youngest sister  ( we are separated in  birth order  by 12 years) Dennis's appetizer    Gamberetti saltati con salciccia spagnola e cannellini My appetizer  Carpaccio di manzo con rucola e parmigiano Ruth's entree    Linguine ai frutti di mare

Whilst my sister and brother in  law enjoyed Mote Marine's "Morning Rounds" https://mote.org/experiences/details/morning-rounds Penne and I walked around Sarasota's  Ken Thompson Park. Penne rejoiced in so many new smells I enjoyed the view across Sarasota Bay Later in the day Penne's English Aunt and Uncle bought her a new bed.

At Kennedy Space Centre yesterday with family members who are visiting from Bristol UK.   (That's why I have not blogged much in recent days)

A convocation of Turkey Vultures at Myakka River State Park (FL)  today. I was there with my sister Ruth and her partner Dennis.  We are enjoying rural  parts of South West Florida, away from the over-developed Cities and the "attractions" such as Disney (blah).

6th November 2016.  We went horseback riding on the trails of Myakka State Forest. r-l  My sister Ruth, her partner Dennis, and me The view from my saddle.  I am riding Beau whose head and ears are visible