We got to Florida around 11:00. Rented a car and headed south.

It was too early to check in to our hotel. So we did a bit of a tour of the main areas. Then we decided it was time for a beverage and a snack.

We decided to check out lunch at the restaurant we were having dinner at. Essentially, what’s the day time vibe.

We get seated at the bar. Order three Aperol spritzes. And some snacks.

We chat about the restaurant. The food. The trip.

At one point the bartender asks where we are from. We tell him. He tells us he’s never heard of it.

We share some facts. That we are a summer tourist town.

He shared that we are currently in a winter tourist town, and that the season is winding down.

We order another drink. Continue to chat.

We ask for the check and I say to the bartender, if you want to come north for the summer, give me a call. We can always use more help. And then hand him my business card.

We leave.

An hour later, my boss gets a call from our bartender at home who says he’s just gotten off the phone with a regular.

Seems he had gone into the same restaurant and sat at the bar. Upon being asked where he was from he shared the same location we shared.

The bartender pulls out my business card and says, do you know these people. And of course he did.

We all think what are the odds.

Fast forward to dinner.

We are being served by Sergio. Think GQ model. Perfect skin. Perfect biceps. Hello effect, dark beard. Perfect 30 inch waste. He was perfect. Exotic looking.

The service was spot on. He was very good at his job.

We order drinks.

Five minutes later he delivers them and says they are compliments of our regular from home.

It was awesome, and such a surprise!

We loved it.

Dinner was great. Food was spectacular. Service excellent.

It was a great first day!