Palm trees, water, boats, and an alligator

Miami again this week and now back in Naples. Whoa, I need to settle down in one place for a bit as I'm forgetting who, what and where I am. Making the most of it though.

We walked over to the Mandarin one night and had a glass of wine and some appetizers and looked out at the view Not Star Mt. for sure. Also got to finally see Mark's new office. It's ultra modern with white and black everywhere, very pretty, very Miami. Lisa, your painting looks great in this one too!

This is early morning although it looks like night. My walk has been interesting this last week, The Miami walk is well lit, but Naples is just barely.  All changes tomorrow with daylight saving time.

It's hard not to imagine the excited guests aboard the ships as they pass by, anticipating the exotic destinations along with the food,drink, entertainment, and all that makes up the fantasy that is cruising.

Back in Naples is a much quieter scene. Missing Star Mt. but enjoying the enormous variety of great food here compared to back there. We just tried another new restaurant called Parmesan Pete's a cute neighborhood Italian place. Really good and authentic food. There are a lot of Italians (Italian Americans that is) down here and a lot of Italian restaurants. They've got to keep up their game or lose their customers. Makes it nice for us.

Great excitement back in Naples. This 4 foot alligator has appeared in the canal out our back. I haven't seen an alligator in this water since we first purchased the condo - 11 years ago.  Mark's eagle eye caught sight of what I'm very sure is a female, and no, I have no facts to back that up, just a hunch. Should be interesting with the mystery fish in here too.