I was surprised at all the brightly colored umbrellas on the beach. These were placed on a wall to protect venders from the breeze.
The sand is totally different from that on the West Coast. Here in Florida it is a fine white powder instead of the yellow course sandd we have in Oregon. I rolled up the old pant legs and went for a walk in the surf and was amazed at how warm the water is. The water is 84 degrees here. Sure a lot different than at home. I had to laugh today when there was a warning on the radio that because of heavy rains this last week the temp of the water is down to 83 degrees. Now that sure is somenthing we do not hear at home.

The front of one of the motels downtown Clearwater.

Laurie and Tony