JusJoJan – Don’t Dispair

It’s Thursday again, but don’t despair! Instead of my usual drivel, I’ve adventures to share!

We haven’t been anywhere but the store for a while, so today we got out in search of a replacement for our bathroom door handle-to no avail.

That wasn’t enough. I wanted to see something new, so I suggested the Manatee Lagoon! We headed there and it was an enjoyable outing, even though the manatees didn’t make an appearance. 😔

The electrical power plant warms the water so this is where the manatees normally gather. We did see fish!

All wasn’t lost however, I did buy myself a magnet and my granddaughter a cute stuffed manatee and a book about them.

We strolled around the museum and waterfront, then when leaving, a nice family took our picture after Dave took theirs in front of the manatee statue.

I tried to capture the fish we saw in the clear water, but my camera didn’t see what my eyes did.

Oops, I forgot to include the lionfish!

After that, we stopped for a delicious lunch at a new to us place called La Bamba.

Dave at La Bamba Mexican Restaurant

It was very good, and like I have for weeks, I declined the desired Margarita and had tea. The dish I ate was pulled pork, white rice, black beans, and plantains.

The pork was so good, the beans tasty, and the plantains sweet. More like fried bananas to me.

They even had real salsa and chips! I brought home leftovers and I’m still full two hours later!

I wish we did more outings like this maybe once a week! It was a nice break from the tv and rv for a while.😉😁

14 responses to “JusJoJan – Don’t Dispair”

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  1. Can you get cabin fever in a motor home?

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    1. Heck yes! When most days we sit around inside watching tv. Not what I signed up for, but with my current circumstances, and saves lack of interest in doing other things unless I suggest them, you get it.

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  2. Looks like you had a lovely outing. I wish I was in Florida right now. LOL

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    1. I bet! What is the temperature where you live?

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      1. Well, earlier it was teetering between 3 and 4°F. But now, we’re all the way up to 11°F. 😀 It’s supposed to be mostly cloudy, but the sun is shining really nicely for now. 😀

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      2. Sending warm thoughts your way!

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  3. Sounds like a very good day. The food loks delightful.

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    1. I’d never had plantains as a side. They were delicious, and I had enough for lunch today!

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  4. Nice place you sharing The electrical power plant warms the water & front of the manatee statue, lionfish, Delicious Mexican food dish! I like friend bananas.

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    1. Thanks, Raj. It was very nice!

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      1. Most welcome,Kim!
        Thanks 🙏!

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  5. So glad you got to get out and have an enjoyable time. When do you see the doctor next? Keeping you in my prayers and hoping that the 2 of you can get out to adventure more!

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    1. Hey there!
      I see the spine team on the 23rd. That is also my wish!
      Would you also be so kind as to say a prayer for Chris? He’s having a tough time right now. I’ll tell you more later, but he really needs a few prayers right now! Thanks in advance!
      I’ll say a prayer for warmth, comfort, and that the power grid hangs in there during talks next cold snap! 🙏❤️

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