A leisurely cruise on the Peace River is a lovely way to pass a sunny Florida day. I am always interested in seeing the flora and fauna of any region I visit and I have not been on the Peace River in a boat in a long time. Captain Jeff was our tour guide, his gentle voice provided a narrative that included history lessons and local biology.
We did not see a wide variety of bird species nor did we spot any manatees but we saw plenty of wood storks preparing for the mating season and a big, fat gator sunning himself on the shoreline. Several kayaks passed us gliding smoothly through the water close enough to see the paddles dripping as the occupants stroked.
We were driving by this house and I could not resist taking a photo. Obviously I was not taking a picture of a beautiful landscaping job but rather a peculiar use of tile bits and countertop pieces not to mention the striking checkered driveway, what a trip.
A local Charlotte County artist turned us on to The Pottery Shop and Bamboo Farm off Burnt Store Road so I went there with my girlfriends and we checked it out, pretty cool. If I were in need of pottery or wanted to make a free standing fountain I would definitely shop here.
They have a decent selection and prices are reasonable. The pieces that are kept under roof are from Mexico and are not made to withstand outdoor conditions. The Asian pots are better quality and will take the weather including the snow and ice we have in Indiana.
They also sell hand made glass lamps that are lovely.
Several types of bamboo are also for sale the neat rows wave and rock in their nursery buckets ready to screen property lines or knock and clack in your yard. I have some black bamboo in my yard at home while I sometimes struggle to keep it in check I am unable to resist it, a sweet reminder of the islands.
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