Day 9: At the Oaks

Day 9: Wednesday, February 23

     What a great day! Sunshine, blue sky, and gentle breezes.
     Larry and I enjoyed a long walk this morning. Got to see the friendly iguana again. This time when I approached him, I watched him disappear down a hole in the ground so I must be invading his territory. What a fasinating creature! The birds here are loud and colorful. This morning we spotted one that was bright yellow, but too big to be a canary. He was singing outloud as we had breakfast out  in the breezeway.  We have also noticed that there are kingsize hummingbirds here; although, I spotted a regular Virginia size one this morning. They are attracted to the purple and red horn shaped blooming flowers that hang off of the structures that provide shade for the automobiles here. We have also spotted white egrets, skinny with long thin legs just like the ones in Florida and some large blue birds that are similar to the bluejays back home, but a tad different.
     We have been  swimming, reading, and talking with a few of our neighbor this afternnoon. The complex is very empty. Just a car or two are parked in front of each building so we generally have the place to ourselves. We have read that this area booms with visitors during June, July, and August...most likely when families take vacations when school is out.
      Today has been peaceful and romantic at times. Planning to grill burgers on the grill by the pool tonight and enjoy the gorgeous sunset that seem to occur here every night. It don't get much better than that.