Monday, February 4, 2013

Anna Maria

Anna Maria Beach

This is our first day spent just relaxing and getting to know Anna Maria.  I took a walk this morning that went far beyond my intended goal.  It ended up being about a 4 mile, hour and a half trek.  Half was walked on the beach and half back through the streets.  When I left the beach it seems I had walked all the way to Holmes Beach.  So I walked the neighborhoods on my return as the sand can be tiring to walk on.  Most homes have rental signs in front.  So our options can be many should we elect to return here next year.  
Wayne went exploring in the car while I was walking and found a good little fish market and a bakery. We needed hor d'oeuvres for Kathy's and John's arrival.  We had dinner at the Beach Bistro.  Everything about it was what we liked:  sophisticated atmosphere with just the right noise level, extensive wine list, and inventive menu.  I liked the strawberry and arugula salad best.  A few pictures are at flickr.