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It was great to have my friend visit this past week.  We always have a fun time together.  We like to walk (and talk) and bike ride.  We explore area restaurants, search for some sharks' teeth and shells at the beach.  We play cards and this time we watched some of the Olympics together.  We also each enjoy some quiet time relaxing and reading.
We saw a man land this shark on the  beach and decided not to swim.

We biked a lot

Crossing the Intracoastal Waterway

We shared some wine


and a beer along with a wonderful selection of tapas.

We visited Solomon's Castle, very kitchy!

The beach at Boca Grande was pretty spectacular and we spent a very pleasant day there.

I am so fortunate to have great friends!

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  1. SextantFebruary 12, 2018 at 7:46 PM

    It sound like you and your friend had a great time and some great weather.

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  2. Terra February 12, 2018 at 8:37 PM

    That sounds like a fun friend time.

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  3. joehFebruary 12, 2018 at 8:43 PM

    That beach does look inviting...except for the sharks.

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  4. Linda ReederFebruary 12, 2018 at 10:24 PM

    That last photo helps me to understand why so many people love living in Florida.

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2018 at 9:35 AM

    Nice to share quality time with friends. We sometimes have sharks swimming near shore, and then the lifeguards evacuate the area.

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  6. Arkansas PattiFebruary 13, 2018 at 10:31 AM

    It is such fun to play with someone who has the same interests. Glad you didn't choose to swim with the sharks. Keep enjoying.

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  7. Granny AnnieFebruary 13, 2018 at 11:45 AM

    I am fortunate to have great friends but not fortunate that they all live so far away from me and it is difficult for each of us to travel. I envy your good health and activity.

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