Florida. Never never land. Chicago. I’m back from far away places and have a thing or two to report.
1. Swimming with the Manatees is still the best vacation activity I’ve ever experienced. Go to Bird’s Underwater in Crystal River, Florida.
2. Best beach restaurant I’ve ever tried is The Sandbar on Anna Maria Island. Right on the sand, facing the gulf. Great servers, including Oliver from Dublin, Ohio.
3. New nest for the last bird. Lyd byd, my last fledgling, flew the coup and is now nested with some other great girls in Chicagoland.
Tags: Anna Maria, Bird's Underwater, Crystal River, empty nest, Florida, manatees, restaurant, Sandbar, vacation
