Yesterday's ride started out normally with breakfast at Snellgroves. Afterwards, Eddie, Boyd and I headed south to meet Eddie's son, Paul, who had found a new route to Punta Gorda that he wanted to share with us. We wound our way down to Myakka City and, after a brief stop, headed south and west on Singletary Road. Along the way we came upon Hermann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions. Here, the descendants of the Lipizzan stallions rescued from the Russian advance by General George Patton and Colonel Ottomar Hermann in the final days of World War II, have established their winter home. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from mid-December through the end of April, the Hermanns put on free shows with these amazing horses. For a real treat, try going on May 1, 2 or 3 for the dress rehersals for their 2008 world tour.
After the show we continued down to Punta Gorda for lunch on the pier at Fishermen's Village. This was my first visit to Punta Goarda and Fishermen's Village. It is an amazing place that is well worth the trip.
Paul then led us via the back roads towards home. The ride ended around 4:00 p.m. Thanks, Paul, for a great ride on a beautiful day.
Gunny
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