TIA...and Red Mesa

Picked up a buddy at Tampa International Airport(TIA) Monday. It's great to know that the Long and Short Term parking are both free the first hour, and there is a Cell Phone Lot. It really makes it convenient to pick someone up. I usually just park on the top floor in the Short Term Parking Garage(9th floor), and watch the planes take off and land until my guests have all their luggage. Its great to look out over the Bay and all of Tampa, great views! The guests just take the elevators from baggage claim to the 9th floor..no traffic, no circling, very easy and FREE! Afterwards we headed to St. Pete to one of my fav restaurants, Red Mesa. It was early, and they have a Sunset Menu from 4-545pm. Most of the best dishes are $13 and include Sangria, Meal and Dessert. The Cedar Plank Salmon was amazing!! And the Guava Cheesecake for dessert was tasty too.