Siesta Key near Sarasota, Florida

January, 9th thru 11th 2009

This travellog covers a scenic drive from Sun N Fun RV Resort in Sarasota to Siesta Key.

We are staying at Sun N Fun RV-Resort in Sarasota. It is $50 a night for FHU paved interior streets and more activities and amenities than you can shake a stick at. The place has over 2,000 sites. It is a *snow bird* destination. We have a "cheap" cite, at least the cheapest available. They go up rapidly from our $50 a night site. And even with the economy struggling like it is the place appears to be better than 90% occupied. You really can't tell there is a recession by looking at the population in this place.

This great blue heron was taking a siesta on Siesta Key near Sarasota, Florida

This great blue heron was practicing one of my favorite steps --- tip toeing lightly. VBG

Royal Terns on Siesta Key beach near Sarasota

Royal Terns resting on the snow white beach at Siesta Key.

Royal Terns on Siesta Key beach near Sarasota, Florida

I think these royal terns are in love. This just proves there is more to a walk on the beach than shelling and bikinis. VBG

Royal tern on Siesta Key beach in Florida

Royal terns are very colorful and always brighten the beaches during winter in south Florida.

Red-leaf giant crinum lily on Siesta Key near Sarasota, Florida

This is a bloom on a red-leaf giant crinum lily. We see these magnificent plants all over south Florida.

Red-leaf giant crinum lily on Siesta Key near Sarasota, Florida

The bloom on a red-leaf giant crinum lily is simply beautiful.