HAPPPY 4TH OF JULY!

We went over to Punta Gorda, Florida's prettiest town Saturday the 30th of June and got home today. We had a great time. We spent one day up at Venice Beach with our friend Sharon who lives in Port Charlotte, but spent most of the time in Punta Gorda where my brother and sister-in-law live.

These pictures came out pretty well I think.

1. Gordon and Larry at Sharky's Restaurant at Venice Beach
2. Our friend, Sharon
3. Best Western Hotel....right on Charlotte Harbor and adjacant to Gilchrest Park in Punta Gorda.
4. Freedom Swim across Charlotte Harbor. An annual 4th of July event when folks swim from Port Charlotte across the harbor to Punta Gorda's renowned Harpoon Harry's at Fisherman's Village in Punta Gorda. Alright, so some folks cheat a little and use a raft or boat!
5. Larry at sunset at Ponce DeLeon Park, Punta Gorda
6. Episcopal Church of the Good Shepard,Punta Gorda
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11. My brother, Ted
12. Neil, a friend visiting from Kent County, UK
13. Sarah, Neil's wife
14. During our 4th of July barbecue at my brother's house, a blue heron stopped by. Ted gave him some macaroni salad...he loved it.
15. Gordon at Ponce DeLeon Park, Punta Gorda at sunset