Following a leisurely walk on Barefoot/Bonita Beaches (they are connected), just 1.3 miles from The Carefree Flamingo, I found myself reflecting on the many delights of this beautiful tropical paradise. Visitors at the beach were enjoying swimming, shelling, fishing, and sunbathing. A few people were on paddleboards and they made it look so easy. A couple of sandcastles were under construction. Doc's Restaurant was still quiet, getting jet skis and their sailboat ready for the day. The Parasail Boat will arrive soon to provide adventures for the brave. Osprey, Ibis, Sandpipers, Snowy Egrets, Pelicans, and a Tri-colored Heron added pleasure to my walk. The best surprise showed up just as I returned to the boardwalk -- a dolphin was chasing fish into the shoreline and putting on quite a show for on-lookers. Such are the pleasures of being in The Carefree Flamingo paradise!