Sanibel Bean

Bill and I had a lovely breakfast at the Lighthouse Café before rousing the sleepy heads. The eggs Benedict had a hint of Key Lime in the Hollandaise sauce. Yum! The boys returned their rental bikes in town and we ran a couple of errands. We all met up at the Bean for drinks before heading over to Ding Darling Nature Refuge. It was a peaceful place to commune with nature on Easter and snap some pictures of wildlife (outside of the hot tub, as Bill said). We did go to the Bubble Room for a late lunch, but no one was really in the mood, nor even hungry. Ft. Myers airport hotel was our last stop for the day. A dip in the pool, a quick dinner and back to organize our bags and catch some zzzzz's. A restful week.

Hump Day on the Island

After a breezy, cool Tuesday, today was simply gorgeous. The wind was calm and the temps were in the upper sixties. We continued with our lazy routine, and then drove to Captiva Island for a late lunch. The Mucky Duck restaurant is a must-stop for beach front dining. We all had fried seafood. Yum. And we are totally into Key Lime Pie. The boys hacky sack skills are getting better by the day, too. We can't decide if we like these islands better than the frequently visited island of Martha's Vineyard. A lively conversation ensues!

Dinner with Friends on Sanibel

Deloitte friends from Chatham are staying on Sanibel with one of Bill's partners from the San Francisco area. We were invited to join the party for dinner. There were eight kids among the three couples. We had a fun night in a beautiful island home near Ding Darling Nature Preserve.

The More Things Change

The more they stay the same.  Or something like that.  It's been years since we visited Sanibel Island, probably 16 or 17.  Bill used to frequent the island annually, for many years, from the Midwest.  In fact, most people we have met this week are from the Midwest, mostly Michigan (which was clearly evident from the NCAA support). Hurricane Charley took it's toll on the island in 2004.  The tree canopy over Periwinkle Way is gone, there is a new toll bridge, and Cheeburger, Cheeburger is in a new location, but that's it for the changes.

Ft. Myers P.F. Changs

One of our all time favorite travel restaurants is P.F. Changs.  We discovered it years ago in Arizona and have been fans ever since.  Unfortunately, Changs really hasn't broken into the greater NY market, so we like to seize an opportunity to dine there when it's presented. Sure 'nuff, after checking into an airport hotel for a quick overnight, we discovered Changs across the street.  Woohoo!