FL 1-30-15

Today was a beach day. Well at least afternoon. Although it was only 75 here, it felt plenty warm for us. This time we decided to check out Sanibel Island, specifically Shell Harbor.

It took us just about an hour to get there. No direct routes when you are island hopping. First make note: this and all beaches we could find on Sanibel have only paid parking lots. Three dollars per hour. That can add up quickly. The good news is they were all dog friendly. As we got to the end of the path from the parking lot and the beach opened up in front of us, we were both amazed by the amount of shells just lying in the sand. I mean you could have filled a dump truck without getting 10 fee from it. So many shells and so many varieties! This type of discovery really makes us appreciate how much there is to see and learn.

Anyway, there is still plenty of sandy beach to set down the chairs, relax, and suck up the sun. So we did for a couple hours. Then we took a random driving tour from one end of the island to the other. We have lots of fun doing this and discover many places not on the "must see" list. Naturally lots of Condos and Hotels. But you would not believe the vacation homes. The landscaping bill is probably more than my mortgage. Many varieties of trees, bushes, and flowers. Great eye candy.

On the way off the island we stopped a few minutes at the state park, halfway across the causeway, to watch the sun set. So ends another great day as our journey to see our great country continues.

PS Oscar was like a dancing circus flea when I picked him up yeaterday. The staff said he had a good day and behaved himself. So I guess his response two days in a row is about seeing us again.

In Tuesdays photos the house with the red roof was Edison's.