Sarasota Jungle Gardens (a real treat)

Haven't been in years, since I don't know when.  My daughter and the youngsters visiting, threw it out as a last minute event.  Well, we all got excited - and, we weren't disappointed.

All the way, from the hand-feeding of the strolling "mingos" - to the ever squawking bird shows - the inviting, towering "jungled" landscape - even down to, the handsome napkin holders placed on every picnic table.

But always, one of my all time big favorites - the ancient stand of native Royals. These majestic palms have been a fixture since the late thirties, before I was born - and today, reaching 60 feet plus.  Beautifully, they stand on their own.

Royal Palms  (Roystonea spp).  Florida Everglades, Cuba.