An old, somewhat neglected banyan tree stands alone in a small, somewhat neglected park.
Naples is a wealthy town. It sometimes feels like everything is a bit too perfect. Makes me want to drop a paper coffee cup on the ground. But, neighboring Bonita Springs is down to earth and a bit down at the mouth. I kind of like it. Then I go back to my perfect home in perfect Naples.
Nice big old Banyan Tree. Yes, there are the seasonal places for the rich and famous...here it's summer homes in the mountains, there it's near the sea and having a boat...or at least a pool. I lived in the poorer sections of Tampa (near USF for one apartment) but my son's family was in Brandon or Riverview...more of the up-and-coming younger set. My son's wife is living in Treasure Island of St. Petersburg...there are lots of condos in that area. But I still like a beach with a few dunes on the spit of land called Fort Desoto State Park.
ReplyDeleteA neglected banyan tree tends to spread over a wide area. The term "funky" perfectly describes Bonita Springs, a bit neglected, but comfortable.
ReplyDeleteThat is big, I'd like to know how old it is.
ReplyDeleteFirst and last time I was in Bonita Springs was circa 1982 or something like that. I liked it. Only words that come to mind are "sponges" and "Portuguese." Is that even close??? Good for them for marking off the tree as special!
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