Spring Training Trip - Day 32

The Phillies played the Yankees again today for the third straight game.  We parked in the same area as we did the other day and walked along the water control area levee towards the park.  We saw the pair of Ospreys again on the high perch overlooking the pond area.  We also saw a heron and an egret along with red wing blackbirds enjoying the habitat.

The weather today was clear skies, cool temperatures, and a little breezy. We sat along the first base line, surrounded mostly by Phillies fans who either lived here seasonally or have come down from the Philadelphia area to see a few games.  As we were sitting in the shade, it was actually a little cool with the temperature in the high 60s but windy.  Nevertheless, it was a good game and the Phillies won 9-3.

We stopped for a few groceries after the game and ate dinner in the RV.  We are visiting the Toronto Blue Jays' stadium tomorrow in Dunedin, FL for the first of three games with the Phillies while we are here.  The stadium is close to the Phillies stadium but is much older and smaller (the beer is also cheaper).  The Toronto fan base in Spring Training is mostly Canadian “snowbirds” and their games don’t attract nearly as many fans who just come down for a few games.  We expect to see as many Phillies fans in the stands as Blue Jay fans tomorrow.


Day 32 Pictures