A WEEK OF SUNSETS

We're back from our annual trip to the Florida Keys long enough to really want to return. This year's visit was highlighted by unusually cold weather in Florida followed by a full-fledged blizzard a week later. Our new rental was right on the ocean and delivered spectacular sunsets every afternoon. It was called Heron's Rest, a perfect name. We were visited by at least one of the majestic white birds every day along with a noisy gaggle of gulls who managed to adopt a corner of the dock as a place to break open shells, eat and then leave their droppings to remember them by. We also saw lots of double crested cormorants and my favorite, the native Brown Pelican, which manages to look awkward on land, businesslike on the water and so incredibly beautiful aloft. The highlight of each day was cocktails on the terrace to make sure the sun disappeared at the appropriate time. Here's a collection of sunsets that were presented each day for our viewing pleasure. (Note: If the sunsets end with Tuesday's, be sure to click on Read More.")

Saturday's Sunset

Sunday's Sunset

Monday's Sunset

Tuesday's Sunset

Wednesday's Sunset

Thursday's Sunset

Friday's Sunset

Norman and Elaine take a break from watching the sun disappear.

The rear deck. Note the gull's dining room and the real (or fake?) palm tree..

The Atlantic Ocean, as seen from the shallow end of the pool.

The view from the kitchen looking to the west.

Just visiting