Ft. Myers Florida
Ft. Myers – Day 4 – Somewhat wasted
The day, not me. I got a really late start on the day, but I don’t really mind because the reason was a good book. And besides, this is a vacation; no schedules, no timelines, no due dates… But by the time I got out of the hotel, it was time for lunch. So being a little adventurous I decided to check out The Parrot Key restaurant. I was really hesitant for all the kitch and “tourist trap” written all over it. I mean, how good could the food be at a place that specializes in Pirate dinner cruises and deep sea fishing? But my fears were allayed when I saw several tables full of coast guard members. Coast guard = locals. If locals eat there, I...
Read MoreFt. Myers – Day 3 – The beach on Sanibel Island
I seem to be getting rather late starts to the day on this vacation. It could be that I’m dreadfully tired all the time and need to catch up on my sleep. Today was no different. A late start again. Oh well.The weather was gorgeous and I decided to go to the beach. The thing is, I hate tanning. I know, I shouldn’t go to the beach then. But I love to be near water and hear the waves and be warm. Maybe I was a fish in a previous life. Unfortunately, the water was too cold for me to swim. But I slathered SPF 60 sunscreen on and sprawled on the beach towel and warmed my bones. It was also a great time to read the book I started on the plane. My friend...
Read MoreWhat should I do? Ft. Myers – Day 2 – Naples
It rained overnight and is overcast now. Bummer. I seem to bring precipitation where ever I go on my vacations (it rained in the desert in Israel, it’s raining here). So I’ll have to find something I can do that doesn’t require lots of sunshine. So after a lazy morning I decided to drive to Naples. I took a scenic drive, through Fort Myers Beach. Little touristy shops, restaurants, hotels, and motels dotted the way. In Naples, I stumbled upon a seafood shop which also happened to make something out of their fresh catch (Captain Kirk’s Stone Crabs Fresh Seafood Market). The very friendly lady at the counter was very helpful in explaining the...
Read MoreIn Ft. Myers FL – Day 1
After a long night of packing, checking the airline cancellation board, and about 3 hours of sleep, I finally made it to my vacation destination. I’ve never been to Florida and thought it’s about time I remedied that. So after some searching and deciding on what I want to see, I picked Fort Myers. I was very happy that my flight was not canceled or delayed much (the delay was only 45 minutes while the plane was being deiced). The flight itself was pretty easy and I managed to fall asleep. Though, after so little sleep at home, that wasn’t such a feat. Having my long sleeved t-shirt, sweater, and winter jacket on proved to be much more of a challenge...
