The Charlotte Lighthouse on the point was closed in the late 60's and let run down. The locals decided to refurbish it to it's original design. Since it is such an unusual shape, Debbie just had to take a picture of it. When we passed it yesterday, we thought it was a residence!
Sailing south on a gentle sea and light winds, we saw a group of pelicans. In the background the Sanibelle Island Shoreline is covered with wall to wall condos and other rentals.
The pelicans took off and landed right next to a Crabber as he pulled up a trap!
Just south of Sanibelle Island is Fort Myers Beach. It took us a lot longer than we planned to go the 25 miles from Charlotte Bay to Fort Myers - 7 hours. A very Relaxed Day!
The picture below is of the Gulf side of Fort Myers Beach.
We motored into the bay and behind FMB. The north end of the Island is a white sand point and looked like a lovely place to enjoy nature. However, boats passed on all three sides and Highrises were on the fourth side!
Moss Marina is located a short distance south on the ICW just before the bridge from Fort Myers to FMB. We were given a slip right next to the Marina Office. The staff was very helpful in helping us tie up. While we were doing this, we looked up and there stood our friends Rose and Gary Oles. We first met them at Joliet, IL and crossed paths a few times on our way south to Crystal River.While Tom was setting up our Satellite Disc, a Casino Transit Ship arrived at the end of our dock and unloaded more people than we could count!
After getting cleaned up (a warm Shower can be heaven), we went to their beautiful Carver named Rose's Pick.
Tom and Debbie went exploring around FMB near the Marina. It is good for Tom to walk some every day so we took advantage of this and had a very good dinner at Yucatan and then Raison Rum and Chocolate Sunday at the Yogurt Shoppe! A luxury our small Freezer can not hold.
After our stroll, Gary and Rose came to Catrina to visit. It was so good to get caught up. Boating people are a very good people. Thanks Rose and Gary for a fun evening
