10th Wedding Anniversary Trip

Back in June, Tonya and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary with a dinner/date night at Ye Olde Steak House. We're not big steak eaters, but once in awhile, and only on special occasions because it's not the cheapest place ever, there's no better place for steak than Ye Olde.

But since 10 years is a big deal, a mark for which we are very thankful, we decided to go away for a long weekend, just the two of us. We checked our schedules, found a great deal with Allegiant Air and we stayed at a beach house some friends of ours have in Englewood, Florida. Englewood is not a major tourist attraction, it doesn't even make an inset map on the back of the AAA Florida state map. But it was perfect for us.

Summer in Englewood is the off-season. You can be on the beach and not have anyone within 100 yards of you (very different from a Myrtle Beach family vacation). Located on a thin strip of land between the Gulf of Mexico (with its peaceful waves and beautiful sunsets) and Manasota Key, Englewood is the home to Stump Pass State Park. While it may not have the most compelling name ever, Stump Pass was an awe-inspiring gem. It is also a great destination for those who enjoy seashelling. I'll write a bit about that in my next post. For now, here are a couple of photos: