Touchdown Tampa (11.21-11.23.21)

 A series of events led me to Tampa, and I think I love the city.  Being able to wear a short sleeve shirt, jacket, maybe even sandals in November is one of the things that this ole country gal truly desires.  Tampa didn't disappoint.

A perk of the job is getting discounted rates at some of the guest suites.  Bell Channelside was super nice.  I will be coming back again.

We even had the president of the Welcoming Committee at our patio door.

My motion sickness patch worked, but had me sooooo super drowsy that I had to conk out for a bit.  Later we hit Hard Rock casino.

I more than doubled my $20 bet.  So of course I cashed out before losing any of it.  Thanks, Madonna!

After working a few hours on Monday morning, we headed to Hillsborough River State Park to commune with nature.  Beautiful place...

Afterwards we headed to downtown Ybor City for lunch.  Cute brick laid streets and trolley cars, but of course, I forgot to snap some pics.

Next was the Tampa Bay Bucs game against the NY Giants.  My first NFL game ever.  The place ended up being packed and the Bucs won.  Although I'm sporting my gifted jersey, know that I'm a Carolina Panther through and through.

The paratroopers coming down.

Paratroopers video

Stokes caught some beads.

We headed back home early Tuesday morning.  I plan on going back to Tampa and scoping it out as a future home.  Warm/hot weather is calling my name!