First Day

Miraculously, I got myself out of the bed at 5AM so that I could catch my 8AM flight out of Laguardia.  However, my good behavior was not rewarded.  My first flight was canceled.  My second flight was delayed.  Thus, I ended up arriving in Sarasota 7 hours later than I should have. 

I think I would still be frustrated about my hellish day, if my dear Mother hadn't taken me straight to the beach and put a pina-colada in my hand.  Mom's always know best!  After some relaxation from the mix of sun and alcohol, I went for a swim in the Gulf of Mexico.  Swimming there was like taking the perfect bath.

My Mom and I had dinner reservations at Hemingway's Restaurant.  We ate on the terrace, enjoyed the cool ocean breeze, and people watched.  Then we went for some sinfully delicious ice cream.  I had vanilla ice cream with rainbow sprinkles.  Ahhh...bliss!