Laishley Park & Marina is right downtown Punta Gorda on the Peace River. It is situated right beside the Tamiami Trial Twin Bridge which means there is the constant noise of traffic. However there is a wonderful Harborwalk and bike trail that spans about four miles. They have a free loaner bicycle program to encourage folks to visit the town by bike rather than by car. Gilchrist Park lies along the waterfront where they are almost finished what looks to be a wonderful children’s playground. They also have tennis courts and eight pickle ball courts all which were full when we strolled by. There are many Tiki Bars with lots of live music along the way and a great spot for families to watch their little ones run around.
March 1st Viken 4th birthday so Nana and Nandad started the day with singing happy birthday via FaceTime - a wonderful modern convenience. Nandad was certainly in his Forest Gump mood today determined to get as much exercise as possible. Nana on the other had was having a little sun exposure experience so decided to remain in the shade for the day. As always boating has multiple tasks that surface so today IE had the pump out boat pay us a visit - always a good thing! Then Nandad arranged for the service department at Punta Gorda Marina to come pick up the dingy and repair the outboard. Nana is amazed at such prompt service but we will see where that might take us!! Late afternoon took us on a long bike ride to the Ponce de Leon Park where we watched the sunset which as always was amazing. The bike ride back to IE after sunset was amazing as we were also witnessing the full moon. The picture above shows Nana and Nandad sitting on the Park Bench and the crab picture is the monster crab at the 16000 square foot Laishley Crab House restaurant.
The above picture shows the activity on the Pier where Nana also saw stingray swimming and the sunset is taken at Ponce Beach. How privileged are we to be able to witness such beauty with Mother Nature at her best.
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