January 11 - 18, 2014. Hot and cool in Venice.

Not every day in Florida is hot and sunny. Some days are cloudy and cool. The weather forecasters like to make a big deal about cold fronts, often referring to the approaching cold Canadian air. These past few days we have had unseasonably cool weather....12 to 15 during the day and as low as 7 at night. 

During the past week we golfed, shopped, biked, cooked, walked, went on a road trip and had a visit with a good friend.  We played nine holes at Lake Venice last Sunday; our first golf game this winter. 

                      

   

Most of our shopping involved trips to Publix, while our bike rides often led us to coffee shops for cappuccinos. 

Our good friend Catherine drove down from Jacksonville to visit for a couple of days. It was great to spend some time with her at Casperson Beach Park. It was too chilly to look for shark's teeth, but we did enjoy a walk through the park and on the beach.

Arcadia was the destination for our road trip. Janet had been curious about it for a few years and so we tagged along, driving inland to visit this town, known for antiques, orange groves and an annual rodeo. Since it was not rodeo time, nor one of the once a month antique fair days, the town was very quiet. However, at the highly recommended Mary Margaret's Tea Room it was very busy. The owner, dressed in top hat and tails noted our name and we waited about twenty minutes for a table. Although the service was slow, the food was delicious. A stroll through one of the many antique stores completed our visit to Arcadia. 

               

The next few days are going to be warmer...back up to at least 20 and so tomorrow just might be a good day for golf.