Gulfport

 From Sarasota we moved on to the mooring field in Gulfport.  We had met a very nice couple at club on the way and they graciously hosted us for lunch.  We were so sad the much of the city was devastated by the hurricanes last summer.  The public docks are still not repaired but at least there is a plan and the city marina is partially back in business.  It was a good visit with signs of hope and recovery.

One of the things we've always loved about Gulfport is the

sense of fun and whimsy.  How many folks to you know with

a stainless steel dragon on their roof?

I couldn't resist the beautiful combinations of plants.

You might notice the new roof going on.

Gecko mailbox anyone?

A lovely sunset in a lovely bay.

We left a grape where the crow could reach it and 

it kept coming back for grapes or cherry tomatoes. 

It was back the next morning turning over towels to

find more grapes!

This tree was stripped of its leaves by the 

hurricane but is showing signs of life once again.