December 14 - Colorful lights brighten the canals of Punta Gorda Iles each evening during the Christmas season. Shimmering lights reflecting in the water enchant passersby along the wide canal leading to Iles Yacht Club. Our lights, while not spectacular, at least shine out for the tour boats. Actually, our neighbor across the canal complemented us on our light display!
To see the Christmas lights, one really must be on the water. Tour boats pass by each night. Sometimes we wave to them and exchange "Merry Christmas" greetings with the passengers. Tonight was perfect for a dinghy tour of our section of the Iles: a warm and clear night with no wind. We left just before dusk for our very own tour. Many other private vessels were touring the canals as well.
Today was one of disappointment. We learned that a lot just down the street listed for sale at a reasonable price actually sold the first of December. Over the weekend we had talked to a builder and picked out a model and prepared a "wish list" of options. We are waiting for an estimate for the house - but reasonably price lots are rare. Oh well, we will keep our eyes open and our spirits bright!
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