January 28, 2013. Fort DeSoto

Our campsite from the water

Our campsite from the trail

Fort DeSoto  is my favorite campground. The sites are spacious, the washrooms and showers are very clean, the rangers are friendly, and you can get a campsite that overlooks the Gulf. You can string up a hammock, watch fish jump and enjoy beautiful sunsets.

We started the day with a drive to the post office on Corey Ave., in St. Pete's Beach. Walking on this street reminded me of the days when Mom and Dad used to spend winters in St. Pete's. Remembering walking down Corey Avenue (pushing strollers in those days) with my Mom was a pleasant "remember when" for me today.

After lunch we got on our bikes and rode to one of the many beaches. I did put my toes in the water but that was all, as the water was chilly. The air temperature was low 80's. We rode to the other end of the key and walked out on the pier where we enjoyed an ice cream while watching people fish. The pelicans seemed to be having more luck than the people. The remainder of the afternoon was spent back at the campsite, in our hammocks, reading. Wow, what a day.