Ellenton, FL April 29, 2012

Sunday, we drove into Bradenton to the Red Barn Flea Market off US 41.  It is a very large outdoor/indoor market.  We enjoyed the walking and looking,  but there was nothing we wanted to buy.  After we left, we picked up Charlie Dog from the unit and decided to see what was on US 301 north of us.  We saw a sign for the Little Manatee River State Park and decided to check it out.  We drove around the campground, picnic area, equestrian trails, and stopped at the canoe launch, which looked like a scene from Potemkin with steep steps leading down to the river.  It seemed it would be very difficult to transport a canoe down it, and I can't imagine why it was constructed like that.  We did come across two families already on the river, enjoying the old Florida feel of the park. We later headed home for more mundane things...like laundry and getting ready to head out in the morning.