Today the mission was to try out the bus system and to work out. I caught the bus over by Whole Foods but discovered I can get it even closer to my house next time. The destination was St. Armand's Circle. I managed to catch the right bus, pay the $1.25 and get off at the right place, which is about 3 miles from my house. I walked the circle which is always fun. VERY upscale shops. . .not a thrift store in sight. I managed to get around the whole circle and only buy a bottle of water.
Buoyed up by my success, I opted to walk back to town, over the causeway and the raised bridge. It was around 80 degrees today and sweating was the order of the day. But a great breeze while on the causeway kept everything manageable. I did have a fairly healthy glow when I got on the other side. Glad I brought sunscreen.
I walked back to the cafe where I ate yesterday and got the identical salad. Then a puttered my way back to the house, stopping at a couple of thrift shops. While I was out, my Choral Arts buddy, Lizabeth called. She and her husband Richard are staying out on Siesta Key this week. Then Joe Holt, former associate conductor of the Choral Arts Society called. He and his partner Paco, whom I visited last January when I was here, invited me and Lizabeth and Richard to their house tonight. Wow. . . I have a social life down here!
So at one of the thrift shops I found a dress for $6 that I thought would serve me well for my evening out.
Returning home I changed into my workout clothes and headed south on the Tamiami Trail to the Y. I stopped at an optical place to buy a pair of Cocoon sunglasses, which fit right over my glasses. I really need them down here. Then I got a lock for the locker I will use at the Y. I arrived at the Y around 4 and did some weight lifting and then went to the pool to swim laps. They also have a steam room and and sauna, and an outdoor hot tub. It felt so good to use all those areas.
Got home just in time to change clothes and get to Joe and Paco's house. The renovation is complete and the house is gorgeous. The five of us had wine and snacks until we decided to drive to a crab shack nearby for dinner. Stone crabs were delicious. I even tried some fried alligator, which was quite tasty.
Back at Joe's house, we were entertained by Lizabeth who is a cabaret singer. And then Joe, a fabulous concert pianist, took the key board and regaled us with Gershwin and Ginastera. Absolutely breathtaking. I could not believe my good fortune and getting such a lovely evening with such talented friends. I gotta tell you. . . I felt like a grown up!
It's been a busy and very active day for me. I am loving life in Sarasota!
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