Sunshine

A week ago today we made it back to the nasty/topsy turvy weather of Indy after a wonder 4 days in wonderful Florida.  I love the sun, having color on my skin, wearing less summer clothes and just feeling good because the weather and the shopping make it that much better.

Of course we spent a lot of time on the track, about 2 days.

 

Darren in line for autographs.

Looking onto the street course and the museums.  IF there are palme trees its usually a good sign.

Darren bribed me to run the 5K, and I did it in about 35 minutes.  My reward for funning the 5K was a nice dinner downtown St Pete- I am still waiting for this dinner. 

The last time I ran a 5K, was I believe 8 years ago, in 2003, I was definitely not in shape then and even more about 15lbs heavier possibly.  Being in shape was definately the key to finishing this race as well as some great tunes on my ipod.

This is us after grabbing a beer at a local spot dowtown- otherwise I would NOT be wearing workout gear in public. Its a MAJOR no, No.

We spent a few hours at the beach, it was not too hot which made it easy to lay around. 

We got to see the Budweiser Clydesdales get prepped in their ribbons and flowers.

From atop the Ferris wheel, Definately can live here.

This is why I get to travel, so Darren can see his races and get as many autographs as possibly.

This is Simona DeSilvestro's car this year

And here come the fireworks and cars...

With a wreck on the first lap.

One of our favorite spots, Daves Dockside Grill.  I caught a lobster and as the claw was taking it back to the bin it slithered right out.  Next time.

Darren looking rough after wearing a ball cap all day.

This was our second stop at Daves, the first time we had black grouper sandwiches.  But the second time I opted for tremendous tomatoes,

shared fries with Darren while he had a chicken sandwich- and plenty of soda.

We decided to go for a walk on the beach, Darren was looking for shells for my babies.

Writing in the sand, possibly the most readable handwriting from Darren.

Then some ice cream, if you ask me 66 flavors may be too many.

We went with the classic chocolate and vanilla twist.

But Monday came around, and it poured.  I had some time to shop but mostly wanted to lay on the beach before our flight home.

Some day I may not come back, fair warning.