We saw several dolphins in Clearwater Bay, Florida, but they stayed at a distance. We weren’t as close as it might look in some of these photos. Fortunately, I have a pretty good zoom lens.
It’s always better to treat wildlife with respect and give them their space.
Official website: cmaquarium.org
Fort De Soto was built between 1898 and 1900 on Mullett Key – one of a string of islands along the coast.
Official site: History of Fort De Soto
We found the beach littered with shells and even a few starfish. Like everywhere else near water in this part of Florida, we saw plenty of birds.
We were even lucky enough to run into some kite surfers at the far end of the park with the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in the background.
It was mostly cloudy but the sun got through just enough to make the drive worthwhile.
Our visit included dinner on the balcony of the Brass Monkey Bar and Grill.
After a visit to the Chihuly Collection, which technically is in the Waterfront Museum District, we started walking in the direction of The Edge District.
City of St. Petersburg official site
I was just as happy that it wasn’t warm and sunny considering the photos I had seen in the Internet of alligators lounging on the walking trail.
We saw a few gators, but all out in the water and none of them too close.
The place was full of lots of birds and a few playfull racoons.
