After a wonderful couple of weeks in the keys, we made our way to our second home in Bonita Springs. Or is it our third home? Anyway, we were looking forward to seeing people that we had not seen for a long time. Arriving before Christmas is nice, the park is not as busy as come January.
First things first. Unpacking the rig and getting everything into the house. This is the only part about travelling I dislike. With the canoes, bikes, golf clubs, all the food, and clothing to bring into the house it usually takes a full day. Of course that is between drinks and talking to people. Life always seems better with a drink in your hand.
Some of regulars in the park started a kayak/canoe club which meets every Tuesday. They choose a different area to paddle each week. The first week we went to Koreshan State Park. Susan decided not to go since she is still unsure of herself. Yes, there are alligators in them there waters.
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| Stopping for lunch |
Christmas Day was like no other. After calling home and wishing everyone a Merry Christmas we made our way to Lover’s Key State Park to walk the beach. This park has by far the best shelling in the whole area. Our friends Roger & Barb were excited about joining us and to see what kind of treasures they could find. Well, it didn’t take long before the wows came out. From where we parked the beach is about 3 miles long of white pristine sand.
I don’t know about them but I’m hungry for brunch. So away we go with our hall of shells. Lanai Kai restaurant is on Fort Myers Beach so a little drive. With the beautiful day, gorgeous scenery, and great company time goes by fast.
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| Susan, Barb, & Roger...Christmas with friends |
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| Sausage gravy & eggs...yum |
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| Our view on Christmas Day |
With the holiday season over we got back into our boats for another new adventure and to wear off some of that Christmas food. This time Susan was feeling more confident so away we go to Big Hickory Island.
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| ...and away we go, nice calm water |
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| Private dock...DO NOT ENTER |
Tide just happened to be going out and to our surprise we saw people standing on a sand bar in the middle of the channel. We paddled over and what an amazing feeling to be out in the middle of the water on a sand bar.
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| Photo op on the sandbar |
We all acted like a bunch of kids. The water was warm so I went for a swim; others did some shelling while others just stood in awe of the beauty. The tide was starting to change; we were soon going to lose our little piece of paradise so back in the boats we go.
Shortly after the above picture was taken a couple of dolphins decided to swim around us. What a cool time. Susan was so excited she flipped her boat and into the drink she went. Yes she was wearing her life vest. She still blames it on the dolphins. I’m not so sure about that one. After getting her to shore, it was time for lunch. Unfortunately, our lunch is at the bottom of the channel. All in all it was a great day. I was amazed at how many people stopped to help Susan and her kayak get to shore safely. A complete stranger stopped his boat in the channel and offered to take her to shore. Two women on shore assisted in getting her out of the water. Plus the whole kayak club came to her rescue. Meanwhile, I was watching the dolphins oblivious to what was happening until I heard…Ron can you help me.
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| Susan telling her fish story |
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