On the bicycle trail today in Punta Gorda, Florida

Punta Gordas' down-town Lashley Park was beautiful today. It was a perfect 88 degrees in the warm sun sinking into my tanning skin as I rode through the park beside the water in the gulf of Mexico, otherwise known as Peace River. It was definitely a peaceful setting. Park benches by the water, palm trees swaying and lining the sidewalks, fish jumping, birds catching the little jumping minnows, dolphins surfacing, and the wind slightly blowing through my blond hair as I rode along the lapping water, taking in the wonderful salty breezes on my face. Children were playing in the background in the common water park, sprinklers flowing overhead on the brick pavers on looked by the watchful parents on the colorful cement bleacher-type resting places in the shade. The parents rested, watched and looked across to the boats in the harbor. I passed by on the outskirts by the water, taking it all in. What a great place to bring the kids, ride a bike and get cooled off.