The Villages is just that...a huge complex of small villages (78) of housing, each having their own bit of identity. The population in The Villages exceeded 100K in 2013 and it grows by 4500 people per year! It is a 55 and over housing so we fit right in. They have over 100 miles of golf cart paths that connect everything, over 60 recreation centers that have pickle ball, tennis, pools, and 30 golf courses. It is not hard to see why northerners migrate to here.
We strolled through one of the three town centers, Lake Sumter, it really is very pleasant.
As you stroll through the The Villages you will see golf carts from the basic models to the extravagant and custom builds of all kinds.
CBS Video on Villages Golf Carts
In the Town Centers they have theaters, shops, and restaurants. We ended our stroll with a nice dinner at Johnny Rockets.
It was nice to catch up with George and Gail, they appear to have settled into The Villages lifestyle quite well and already have plans to spend next winter here.
Today we thought we would jump on the Harley and head an hour south west to see June's sister Jane. However after speaking with Jane yesterday, she is under the weather, so we might just punt on that idea and move onto Daytona where we are booked until Saturday in a the Speedway campground.
A little sad to leave Randy and Sue but on to the next adventure. Wondering what the Villages are like...yup a little city. George and Gail are great hosts, we have been very lucky.
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