Hello! I am still run,eat,repeating from Florida!! And it’s great.
Last night’s sunset was magical.
And last night’s dessert was even more magical – hello ice cream party!
Ignore my greasy phone, I’m obviously taking pics with the fancy cam…
This morning I woke up before the sun because we had reservations to rent a boat. So, I got in an easy 6 miler and then headed in to get ready.
I have a little Motivation Monday for ya too…
We’re on Marco Island, FL and rented a pontoon boat from a local place. Easy peasy. For those who will bring their own boats, you may consider getting new boat batteries to avoid any issues while you’re out in the water. Those who would like to purchase a new boat may shop duffy boats here. Furthermore, those who need exceptional protection for their boats may consider wrapping solutions from Spokane Boat Shrink Wrap.
The beaches here are so much less crowded than in Southern California, this is a revelation to me! But, we found an tiny island that was just us and the birds – talk about secluded!!
The rest of the group was fishing and looking for shells. But I, well I had to act like a weirdo because that’s my hobby…
Slathered in spf. Thank you spray tan. And instagram filters.
(I think I’m looking for a manatee in the ocean here??)
Then, we rode the waves to another secret spot…
I could get used to this…
Even though I was loving the beach I am NOT made to be in the sun that long (read: I’ll turn into a giant freckle). So, I was more than ready to go after a few hours.
And the timing was perfection because on the way back we saw manatees hanging around!!! Of course we stopped the boat to say hello. I love them.
Ben told me I can have a manatee if I move to Florida!! Hmmmm.
That.made.my.life.
Anti-climactic lunch after all that fun..
Now I’m relaxing from the patio talking to you nice people 
Hope your Monday has been amazing!!
Question: Do you have a boat?
Can I ride on it?
haha this is so cute! yes i have a boat (well my parents do upstate, no room for a boat in NYC) and kayaks and i’m totally the happiest when on the water.
In March we took a cruise and made a stop at Port Canaveral. We took a manatee kayak excursion and ended up in a cove with literally hundreds of manatees that would come right up and say hi. It made my life.
An ex-boyfriend and I vacationed in Marco Island at his grandmas condo over 15 yrs ago. We met up with some friends and rented a pontoon boat. We saw tons of manatees and also hung out on a few islands, fished, etc. My favorite part was the dolphins swimming next to our boat. It is soooo beautiful down there!! I am super jealous of you 🙂
I wish I had a boat! That manatee is awesome!
Sunset pic is totally gorgeous!
Sailors used to think manatees were mermaids. They must have been drunken sailors because I ain’t seeing that comparison.
Ha! True.
My boyfriend’s family has a lake house up in Canada, so they have boats. I have a boat by association 😉
Those beaches are beautiful! I feel like I would be a giant sunburn if I was there, even with sunscreen!
I totally reapplied 3 times! I get burnt so so easy. As the day went on I hid in the shade 🙂
I knew you’d see one! And, I do have a boat, so the next time your in Florida, I’ll take you to see manatees 🙂
Deal. Total deal.
Crazy fun! I’m jealous.
My husband and I adopted a manatee! Her name is Loreli and she lives at the Wildlife Park in Homosassa Springs!
Love it. Love the name too.
The only time I’ve seen a manatee in the wild was on Marco too- they’re fun to watch!
That is super cool! I love hearing about people who’ve come here too 🙂
I wish we hadn’t sold our boat. This will be our second summer without it. We live 5 minutes from the river and it taunts me everyday.
I love being in the sun and on the boat. We will be renting this summer.
That Natalie Dee pic at the end of this post was so cute!
You can have a manatee if I can have an otter. How can we make this work?
We must make this work.
Looks like it was a gorgeous sunset, I wish I was there to see it.
A manatee how cool! And patio, nice…what’s your drink of choice?
Lately, a skinny margarita. I’m going through a tequila phase right now 🙂
So jealous! That looks incredible! My husband and I have been discussing possibly buying a boat since we live on one of the largest lakes in NY state. You’re always welcome to come up to NY and go out with us if we get one =P
I’ll hold ya to it 😉
Ohmygosh, I’d be so excited if I saw a manatee! <3 What a gorgeous time! I've only been to Florida once, when I was a kiddo. I do remember the beaches being absolutely wonderful.
I do not have a boat, but if I did, you could totes ride on it. 🙂