Day 1 Saturday Jan 30

Stayed Friday night in Ocala. Had great dinner at Olive Garden near the Best Western. Al had Chianti Short Ribs with mushroom risotto and green beans. I had Short Ribs in sauce over tortillino. Both enjoyed endless salad bowl with house dressing. Early to bed and left at 8:30 am Sat morn after breakfast at the poolhouse. Overcast and scattered rain showers on drive to Captiva. I was able to drive part way. We stopped at Publix for provisions before going over the causeway. Arrived at house about 3:30. Margarethe and Rene gave Al help unpacking car. We had dinner at Crow's Nest.....been remodeled but still has fireplace. Main dining room closed for a wedding party. We both ate Lobster Cake Sandwich with sweet potatoes fries. Early to bed!