West Palm Beach and such

Driving to West Palm Beach and then on to Delray Beach to visit with sister-in-law was not a bad drive. Took about 1 1/2 hours each way, but compared to big city traffic, this was a dream. Since last post we have been suffering from the heat and high humidity. Even the cats are uncomfortable - you ever see a cat pant? Nights are yucky - hot, rained last night so we had to close the windows, and humid. Did I tell you that I don't like heat? We can't wait to leave Tuesday to start heading up more north to a little cooler temp.

We have been able to ride our bikes on the levee of Lake Okeechobee even in this heat and hope to do it again before we leave. As you look out from the top of the levee you are above the 40feet high (or so) trees. And in the distance you can see the Lake. Lots of ospreys, pelicans, ducks, birds, all different kinds that I cannot identify. I was surprised that the Lake wasn't right on the otherside of the levee - instead the Intercoastal Waterway runs along the other side, pleasure boats use this to transverse from the Atlantic (via canal) across to Fort Myers and the Gulf and then there is raw swamp land for abit - then the Lake. Never the less, it is scenery I will never forget.

We also made it to the Seminole Indian reservation museum. Was impressive what they did but disappointing. They need help with displaying and lighting. Didn't allow flash pictures to be taken inside which made it very dark, no spotlights on displays, small print to read about displays.

Tomorrow we head to Fort Myers and visit with friends who sailed their boat from Sandusky to there for the winter. While with them we will go look at a sailboat for sale, representing friends from PA. Then back to John and Linda's boat to maybe do a quick jaunt around Fort Myers on the water. We'll see. Again, drive time is about 1 1/2 hours each way - so time may run out for that.