Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Mardi Gras on Pass-a-Grille

This morning we went to visit a golf course community on Isla del Sol just across the bridge from St. Pete Beach. The original idea was to look at a possible new vacation rental next year, but of course Bob ended up finding properties for sale. I really don't foresee a property purchase in our future, but it was kind of fun to look.


Land's End
We spent half an hour or so at my favorite spot in this area, Land's End at the tip of Pass-a-Grille, where Boca Ciega Bay meets the Gulf of Mexico. Shell searchers were out looking for treasures while fishermen (and birds) tried out their luck in the surf. I took a few pictures and simply sat on the bench looking out over the Gulf.

We had lunch at The Wharf and sat outside, after a short wait for a table. An older dad with his young, very blond son sat nearby. I thought the dad was a little strict with the child, but they seemed very connected and happy together.

Bob ordered the pulled pork sandwich and I had the fish special, Not great, but reasonably good. The afternoon was warm and sunny, but the sky was overcast after about  5:00 p.m. so we didn't cross the street to watch the sunset.

It's very dark now, shortly after 7:00 p.m.