Day 5: Myakka River State Park

Weather.com was correct: the rain moved in overnight, and we awoke to pouring rain on the roof.  I had a cup of tea, thinking that it would let up a bit; no luck.  A second cup....still no better.  However, Ranger did need to go out to take care of his business, so we ventured out and ended up soaked.  And the rain continued.

By late morning, the rain let up a bit, so we headed out again.  We got to the cafe and gift shop area, and the sky opened up again.  We waited under cover at the cafe for 10-15 minutes, and finally we headed home in the downpour.

However, by noon, it was looking a little brighter, and by 2:30 the sun was out. Temperatures were in the mid-70's.  

Meanwhile, we had been awaiting the mobile RV repair guy to look at the refrigerator which has been acting up when on gas (not electric).  He never showed.

But there was no point waiting around when the sun was out and the temperatures were warm, so we took a walk along the lake, going the two miles up to The Birdwalk, a boardwalk area where the birding is particularly good.  We saw ducks, egrets, herons, a stork, and an osprey.  Ranger was a bit reluctant to get started on the walk, but by the time we headed back, he seemed to enjoy the outing.

It was warm enough this evening to grill chicken and sit outside, though the standing water and warm temperatures led to....of course....mosquitoes!   We are supposed to be enjoying this warm weather for another day or two before cooler temperatures arrive early in the week.