I visited Anna Maria Island/ Bradenton Beach today. I loved it! If I find myself back in Bradenton, I'll be sure to rent a room closer to there. I'll have the photos up sometime tonight.

I wanted to avoid taking a busman's holiday, and after all, this is Florida. So I took an uber to Cortez St., and from there I walked to Manatee County Public Beach (I think that's what its called?) I had a lovely time, bathing in the Gulf and feeling the sun. I also got to practice my Spanish a little. This woman asked me in Spanish if I thought the water was cold. I answered "Un poco frio, creo." (I little cold, I think.) She responded, no, she thought it was just right. I can't remember what language it was in though.

When the water got too cold, I took the bus back to Cortez st near the drawbridge. I waited there for my second bus. I smiled for the longest time at the sunset, and the palm trees dancing in the wind. The bus ride was nice too, though I could have done without that drunken couple arguing in the back.

In the meantime, I had leftover Chinese food for dinner, and bought breakfast for tomorrow, as well as two surprises for Sarah. I hope she enjoys them when she sees them!

Hope you all have a nice day!