They say this is our last day in the 90's - tomorrow only 89! Ha! At any rate it was HOT and WINDY. Anna and Rosa arrived at 9:10 to clean Flo and we took off for Venice. We usually don't come to my favorite Florida town on the weekends....it was very busy with parking an issue, stores crowded, etc. But, we did find a parking lot with plenty of spots and got some extra steps, browsed a few shops and bought 2 shirts for Mark.
Then we were off to meet Lee and Tamara who drove down from Bradenton. So good to see them and catch up at the Blu Island Bistro. First time here (a favorite of Allie and Owen). It's connected to the Island Sun Motel and serves breakfast and lunch. We sat outside (very breezy but pleasant). We all enjoyed our lunch (Lee had a patty melt; Tamara, the burger special; Mark, a grouper reuben and a cuban for me)! All excellent and we agreed, a definite place to return to. Lots to catch up on and almost 2 hours later, we said our good byes. Hope to meet again this fall.