March 13, 2013. Great Friends, Great Lunch, Great Hike

The Blu Island Bistro in Venice is my new favorite restaurant. Our friend Janet discovered it and we have dined there with her on several occasions. Today was a special day because our friend Catherine was visiting and the four of us went to the Blu Island for lunch. After a delicious meal, accompanied by pleasant conversation we went our separate ways.

Back at the campground it was very tempting to settle in with a book for the afternoon. However, I thought better of it and suggested a walk. The short walk ended up being about a 5 mile hike. There are several trails here at Oscar Shearer and we started out on the path that was identified as leading to an eagle watch area. We didn't see a nest, but we did spot an eagle hovering overhead.

After completing the Green Trail we returned to the Nature Centre and chose another route. We took the short trail around Lake Osprey and then followed the South Creek Trail which meanders along the Creek where we watched schools of mullet frantically feeding on the algae which is close to the surface of the the water.

Back at the campsite it was time for a snacking, reading and relaxing. It was yet another gold star day.