Sunday 24th March

Joe, Matt & Liz
Our last day here on Anna Maria Island and we decided to play golf again at River Run golf course. It is the cheapest golf course in the area and is in reasonable condition. We played with a couple of men who were uncle and nephew and they kept us entertained the whole way round the course. The uncle, Joe, had two attempts at driving on nearly all the holes and the nephew, Matt, could hit the ball a long way and if he found his drive his short game was not good. They laughed about it all and were good company. Ben won again with a good score so he has won this holiday overall. However when his handicap is corrected hopefully I will be able to do better. As it was our last evening here we decided to eat out. We chose the Waterfront restaurant which is just around the corner from our condo. By the time we got there after golf we were told that we wouldn't be able to get a table that evening. There was a chance that if we were prepared to eat at the bar we may wait and see if a space became available. We sat in the bar talking to a couple of women who were waiting for a table and they were friendly and interested in our royal family etc. We then got a space at the bar and had a good meal. We chatted to a young man who travels to England to watch the British open every year and the bar staff who had been working for 12 hours. We have had a wondeful time here and consequently have booked to come back next year.
waiting in the bar for our meal



The weather has been good and the people friendly and very interested in everything British and so we are looking forward to next year's visit.









The Skyway Bridge lit up across the Bay

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