Note 1 - Due to extreme concern over Sven's inability to get his comments added to the blog (he was the "unknown" who did a test two days ago - but then was unable to get back in) we allowed him to do his guest editorial last night. Surprisingly, he was pretty honest in his comments so I may let it happen again.
Note 2: This one is particularly for Matt, Maureen, Calvin and Fred. Swiss Fairways has begun offering Sunday specials, which include steak dinner for an additional $11. and music on the patio from 3 to 6.
OK. Back to business.
The forecast called for rain this afternoon but we took a chance and headed for Bok Tower. Edward Bok and his parents came over to the USA from the Netherlands when he was a child, with no money. Edward became an author and the Editor of The Ladies Home Journal (and ended up very rich).
His grandmother had given him a life lesson before he left the Netherlands.
Bok added his own motto.
So he bought Iron Mountain, the highest point in Florida, and hired the best architects to build his vision.
What a beautiful spot!
The tower is a work of art!
The detail and colours are entrancing.
Even including the herons at the top.
The sun dial is beautiful.
Then it was time to feed the Koi in the moat that surrounds the tower.
Edward Bok is buried in front of the tower.
It doesn't matter how many times I visit Bok Tower. I am always stunned by the beauty and tranquility of the place and immensely impressed by the generosity of the man who had it built and given to the people of his adopted country.
We had lunch at the cafe on site.
On the way home we saw a testimonial to another rich man. Quite a dichotomy!
All the way home we were either in a downpour or one had passed through before we got there. We were very lucky to get our visit in without being drenched.
However, things turned sour again tonight as Sven and I were soundly trounced by the ladies at Euchre.
Tomorrow promises to be sunny but cool with a high of 16 C. We'll see what transpires.
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