On Saturday we attended a Sarasota Orchestra sold out performance. Although it often sells out, this performance was special due to the recent hiring of Anu Tali as the Music Director. Anu is an internationally renowned, young, female conductor who has brought much excitement to the music community in the area. The concert did not disappoint...it was a wonderful evening.
My friend Jan, regularly attends a music/lecture series in Venice on Monday afternoons. Monday's guest artists were two Juliard professors and I am glad that I went along with her to hear their presentation. They were polished performers. One played classical guitar, and the other played the flute. After playing several works they discussed their careers, their music and their instruments. The finished off the hour playing several more pieces, entertaining a packed house.
After two weeks at Venice Ranch we unhooked "Precious" said our thank you's and good byes and headed for Lake Kissimmee State Park to meet our friend Catherine for a few days of camping. The three hour drive was easy, even though there was a lot of traffic on the I75. After heading east on the 60 the traffic thinned. The Park is located in about the middle of the State, far from city lights. The stars and the quiet are amazing. We had a great campfire and went to bed early.
Today we went for a hike, covering several of the well marked trails in the Park. We saw wild turkeys, vultures, heard lots of other birds, saw evidence of hogs and armadillo and encountered one snake. Near the end of one trail we came upon a trail closed sign indicating that there was a controlled burn happening. The purpose of the burns is to prevent big forest fires.
There is a turkey in the middle of this picture
Rain and cooler temperatures are forecast for today, but so far it is still a hot, sunny afternoon. Looks good for another campfire and marshmallows tonight.
1 comment:
excellent the way nature works, as the turkey fit right into the foliage. good thing you are vegetarians
be good
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