Nana had the perfect afternoon yesterday at the Botanicial Gardens so some pictures are a must. Marie Selby was a lover of nature so when she left this earth she bequeathed her home, that was right on Sarasota Bay and Hudson Bayou, to the community. The Gardens speciality is a display of epiphytes ( plants that grow on other plants ) hence lots of orchids, a library ( open by appointment ), a children’s design rainforest ( which is lots of fun for adults ), and a wonderful Koi Pond. Nana also learned about a herbarium ( dried and pressed specimens) and spirit collection ( which is specimens preserved in fluid). Always something to learn. Before leaving SYC Nana had to take a picture of the nutcracker with the wonderful white Christmas trees.
Nov 30th Friday and Ireland’s Eye is leaving SYC for Bird Key Yacht Club. The weather has become much warmer so a great day to cross over Sarasota Bay. BKYC is on a small island called Bird Key. The clubhouse is located on the site of the New Edzel Castle , the first mansion built in Sarasota by the Worcester family in 1914. A very welcoming club with lots of amenities including Tennis,Pool,Bocce,Fitness Centre and of course Sailing and Cruising. The club also offers many social activities such as kayaking, biking, yoga, golf,fishing, and indoor events such as Bridge,Mah Jongg, Jave & Books - you get the drift - something for everybody.
Taken at sunset so not the best picture but the club is beautifully decorated for Christmas with lots of preparation for the Lighting of the Fleet tomorrow evening. Nandad is heading off over the bridge for groceries. Nana has promised she will scrub the deck. Ireland’s Eye will stay at BKYC until Tuesday 4th.
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