Well, the weekend was a few days ago already, but I still feel like I'm on a vacation - in the very least, it's still a mental vacation. My parent's 25th anniversary is actually tomorrow, but over the weekend Tim accompanied me to Tampa where we stayed with them and celebrated. It was a very short stay at just over a day, but it was nice to get away for a moment and see the beach. Even though I grew up in Tampa, it's become so exciting to see an open body of water. Atlanta has barely any water whatsoever, so even rain is exciting.
Early Sunday morning we got up at seven and drove to my favorite beach of all time, Anna Maria Island. The water was still cool, but as the sun came through the clouds, it was perfect.
My parents took us to this Indian restaurant called Tandoor, that was amazing. If you live in the Tampa/Brandon/Valrico area, definitely stop by this place. It reminds me of a good restaurant here in Atlanta, Panahar. It hurts my heart to know that I had to leave my leftovers with my parents. I don't think it would have lasted a 7 hour drive.
After the dinner, my good friend Ryan came by and we paddled a canoe out on the Tampa Bay. My parents live just off the bay, so it was a nice little surprise boat trip. The only downside was that the mosquitoes took that opportunity to eat the hell out of us. I still have 30+ itchy reminders of that fun night. ;)
I hope you had a lovely Memorial Day weekend too. I know a lot of people traveled.. so where did you go?
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Aw, that sounds like so much fun! Glad you had a good time and happy anniversary to your 'rents!
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Happy Anniversary to your parents! Such a great way to celebrate. And paddling a canoe on Tampa Bay? Jealous doesn't even come close! Glad you had a great time, although I feel for you with the mosquito bites - I went out in my garden for less than an hour in the middle of the day last weekend and got 15 bites, but I'm allergic to them so I've had really bad sickness all week from them. HATE mosquitoes! ha. Hope you're not affected by them too much!
ReplyDeleteOh goodness! I'm so glad I'm not allergic. I would have died by this point after all the bites I've had in my life. This is day five of bites and Tim and I swear more mosquito bites are popping up. We are just so itchy. haha.
DeleteOh nooo! Aren't they the worst?
DeleteGorgeous pictures Ciara! I'm glad you had an awesome time. I went canoeing too!
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