Saying Good-bye to Key West after settling into the daily routine and enjoying the tropical weather brought a wee tear to the eye. But now we are pointing our nose toward home. We enjoyed another too-short visit with brother Jay and Julie near Miami, kayaking again and sipping coffee in the morning looking out at the lake. 
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| Jane with Vicky, Gracie, Bert and Coley |
We also had a much-appreciated visit with cousin Bert, Vicky and the kids in Coral Gables. We are so in favor of making the most of short visits.
After driving across Alligator Alley and turning north, we reached our "campground" in Bradenton. I wish I had a picture to show you of this campsite. It was actually a mobile home park! Our little Casita was dwarfed by the homes on each side. But the people we all so friendly. Two nights seemed a short time to stay there.
We packed in three visits, all so much fun! We had dinner with cousin Jon and Ellen at the Seafood Shack. We laughed, and told family stories, and ate well.
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| Dave, Jane, Jon, Ellen |
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| John and Cindy |
Next day we were taken to Anna Marie Island for brunch with John and Cindy, parents to our son-in-law, Jason. What quality time we had with them.
Then we spent the rest of the day with long-time friend, Linde, and her husband, Frank. We got a resident's tour of Sarasota, both walking and driving. Then we drove over and around several keys before arriving at their delightful home on Longboat Key for dinner and more visiting. It was hard to leave as we see one another so rarely any more.
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