The Scenic Route to Ruskin

 

The conditions must have been perfect along the bay.
This kiteboarder was getting some serious air.

A Blustery Sunrise at the St. Pete Pier

 This morning, I was up well before the sun, drawn by the promise of a spectacular dawn over Tampa Bay.

The walk to the pier in the pre-dawn darkness was magical,
with the city's parks still lit up from the night.

A Dockside Dinner with a Dear Friend

After a busy morning in Orlando, I hit the road and headed west to St. Petersburg. The change of scenery was immediate and welcome, swapping inland academia for the salty air of the coast.