By The Sea

The Sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.
                                                                  -Jacques Cousteau

We winter in Florida to get away from the cold and dreary days back in Michigan.  But one of the many reasons we love the Sarasota area is because we are very close to the Gulf coast.  In fact, one of the top beaches in the world is only miles away from where we stay.  Siesta Key is known for it's all white, powdery sand (which never gets hot from the sun).  Just going there and walking along the beach is like stepping into heaven.  Between the sea, listening to the waves crashing to shore and watching the dolphins and all the birds one would never have to visit a therapist.  One day Mr. Cottage and I arrived on Siesta Key beach and found it shrouded in fog.  As we did our walking, the fog eventually lifted. 

There's also other wonderful areas, including Venice and Anna Maria Island...

I'll be posting more photos of the wonderful Gulf coast of Florida throughout our stay.