Sanibel Island

Beautiful Day so we went exploring!  76 degrees with a slight breeze.  

Welcome to Sanibel Island.  

I've been everywhere man!

We had lunch at the Blue Giraffe and then just stopped by the side of the causeway and watched people try to wind surf and kite surfing!    Comical, relaxing.

We may go back tomorrow and go to the nature preserve and take another tram ride

TTFN!

Shark Valley!! in the Florida Everglades

 Can I just say WOW!  We went to Shark Valley in the Everglades National Park.  It is a 15 mile loop that goes into the everglades.  We took a 2 hour tram ride with a wonderful guide.  I must give a nod to the tram driver who was quite knowledgeable about the animals in the habitat .  He was also quite comical as well!

This sweet lady was busy laying eggs!  She did manage to smile for the camera!

Beautiful Sky over the Everglases

View from the observation tower

  After this, we went on an air boat ride through the everglades!  

The after boat ride show!

Life in South Florida

 We went to a nice campground called RoadRunner RV Resort in Fort Pierce , Fl. We met people from Ohio, Michigan, Canada...   So much fun!  The pool really was the place to be!

I finally got my nails done!  What a nice job too!  

We did some sight seeing, went to Jetty Park.  It was along a beautiful canal.  Bench swings, white sands, lots of people fishing. 

posing with my feathered friends!

 The above picture is across the canal and it is a Fort Pierce State Park.  The state parks here are awesome! well maintained, spacious, scenic.

We really try to stay away from the regular tourist traps!  State parks, beaches, wildlife sanctuaries....  oh and yes Marinas!

Lake Apopka Wildlife Reserve

 Florida has some of the nicest state parks and wild life reserves.  We went to Lake Apopka Wildkife Reserve the other day.  It was mostly a driving tour but you could pull over and get out of the car often.  Lots of people with cameras that had lenses longer and wider than I have ever seen.  

Birds, turtles, alligators, oh my!  What a day!!

Alligator on the bank

Big Boy

Another view of Big boy

Deb , Lauren and in the middle - an alligator!

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Cute turtles

More gators and a bird. (not sure what kind)

Happy!

Eagle!

Sunbathing!

Kennedy Space Center

 What a fabulous adventure today!  Kennedy Space Center.  Went on a bus tour first and saw the actual buildings where the space rockets and shuttle are assembled.   Saw the actual shuttles, the history, and  videography of the events!  

And Life Moves On;

 I returned to Old Town Florida with a heavy heart , but the heat and sunshine did help.  I have tried to keep up with this but...

We have been a couple of great places since I left off.  Left Suwannee River Hidea way and went to Bradenton FL.  Very nice but lots of traffic.  Went to Anna Maria Island.  I will give it a 10 +

Anna Marie Island , FL:

De Soto National Memorial:

Some sort of celtic game

View of the bay side of the park

Shells imbedded in the rocks

More beautiful beach scenes to come when the wifi gets better. 💖