On Tuesday we crossed the beautiful SkyWay Bridge. This was Bob's idea: his dad had been on the bridge not long before the tragic May 9, 1980 collapse of the old Skyway Bridge, he's always been curious about it. The structure itself is quite remarkable, visible from miles away and very high above Tampa Bayway. As we crossed it, we realized we could make Anna Maria Island a destination and turnaround point. Once we got off the bridge, the drive to Anna Maria Island was longer than we had anticipated and it seemed very crowded and overbuilt. These photos are more beautiful than any I took.
On the return trip, we stopped at Skyway Fishing Pier State Park -- the longest fishing pier in the world. We saw a number of unfamiliar fish, and everyone seemed to be enjoying a good day of fishing, including the pelicans and a dolphin at the end of the pier. Although we were right on the water, I didn't need my jacket.
Spectacular views of the bridge!
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