Thanks Chania

Yesterday found us in St. Petersburg, Florida.

As I was sitting in a cafe waiting for Rudy to complete a business meeting, I sent Chania of Razmataz a note as this is her south-of-the-border stomping ground and she owns a holiday home here.

Within minutes she had replied with a recommendation for lunch and the address of her house, should we wish to drive by.  (She, unfortunately is in snowy Canada right now, so meeting up was not going to work!)

So off we went on a little exploratory adventure of St. Petes.  We had been here, many moons ago when the kids were little, but had never really explored the area in depth.

Her house is gorgeous...

and Chania - you have brilliant neighbourhood watch.  People were checking us out within seconds of us pulling up in front on your house and kept vigil until we pulled away!

I love the way the house is set back from the road and the vegetation in front of the fencing is gorgeous!

Then we ventured on to the restaurant Chania said to check out for lunch.

Ceviche on Central

Beautiful decor, with the menu written on the tiles on the columns...

terra cotta tables...

Sangria served in spectacular blue and white ceramic jugs...

loved these lights...

Our waitress Christina was a delight, but the highlight had to be the food...

shrimp, calamari, meatballs made from chorizo, roasted potatoes, served tapas-style...

and, of course, ceviche made at the uber-fresh ceviche bar...

all enjoyed with a delicious glass of portugese wine...

Then we took a little stroll around the marina just across from the restaurant.

The water was so clear it shone like glass.

We were so lucky to have this recommendation, it turned a trip we had to make into an wonderfully enjoyable adventure.

Bloggers are the Best!  Thanks again Chania!