From snow capped peaks to swaying palm trees

Monarch Pass - notice the lack of railing

So here we are, and where is that? The above was taken on the way out to the airport. We are in Florida, at this very moment Miami. Back to Naples tomorrow.

Switched gears and poof CO to Naples. Hot temps, the start of rainy season and it is so quiet. Season is over over over...

Cutie

My morning walk still has sweet surprises. A very curious new otter friend and mommy with her ducklings. The duck families are all over right now, and they will waddle across the road, gotta watch when driving.

And the scene changes to Miami. You see above all the giant yachts are gone, Mark Cuban's also. All gone to milder climates I think. Mark's back in the office and his recovery is going well, so well I've changed my flight back to Star Mt. to a week sooner. Still has that darned sling for 3 more weeks but he is adding travel, driving, and will be starting his own PT next week. His doctor thinks maybe he'll be one of the lucky ones with a 4 month total recovery. You go Mark!

Love the morning light on the Miami River. It looks so peaceful but behind the scene are a lot of serious dedicated people running/walking to get their morning exercise. Mostly young and interestingly no one acknowledges each other - big city behaviors are weird.

Manny the cat showed up this time. If you remember I'd posted a photo of  his permanent sign outside the Mandarin Oriental hotel back in April. The sign is enlisting help in feeding Manny. He has a water and food bowl under the sign and  as I walked by this morning, some black birds were having a quick snack. He was very slowly ambling over clearly not concerned.
Coming up next time, a special restaurant review from Naples.