We left the dock as the sun was rising. Kathy has traveled with me many times. We started our trip by exploring the flats. The morning light was perfect for taking pictures. Next it was off to secret spot number 2, where many sea urchins...
The weather was perfect for boating with Gail and Zak. Zak is a skilled boatman who is eager to learn new skills while we are on the water. Gail is an avid sheller who enjoyed seeing the dolphin and hearing them breath. The bird life...
Four veteran water ladies spent the afternoon with me relaxing and exploring. The afternoon's weather was perfect. We went to secret spot number 11 and walked the beach. The beach was filled with coquinas as far as the eye could see. A large lightning whelk...
It's that time of day, Kenny Chesney sings about "It's That Time of Day". He sings about "The Life''. Then I go back to my dock on Captiva, wash my boat, and pray I can do it all over again. (Sit back,...
Many people asked about the message in the bottle that I found on October 17th. Well here it is...
The weather was perfect for a day of island hopping. Our trip started with a relaxing ride from Captiva to the Tarpon Lodge on Pine island. The Tarpon Lodge has excellent food and excellent hospitality. After a delightful lunch we traveled to the north...
The Chicago sisters traveled with me for two early morning trips. The early morning light on our second trip was stunning. The north wind had the water extremely low. We watched many live olive shells nestle in the sand. Many treasures were found, even a...
Dean and Bonnie have been coming to Sanibel since the 1980's. Bonnie stepped off the boat and found a sand dollar then another and another and another. She also found sea urchins and a very cool jingle shell with both sides in tact. They...
The day of the blood moon we left the dock under the cover of darkness. The fist morning light was appearing as the moon disappeared into the haze. We had hoped to see the blood moon on the water but nature had other plans. However,...
It was a fabulous day on the water with Gail, Beth, Billie, Patty and Mary. We started the trip by going to secret spot 17. We waded in the clear water and found kings crowns and a horseshoe crab. Next it was off to...