This is our home for the next six weeks on Captiva Island.
Today was a late start to our day...no getting up at 5:30. After coffee and muffins, we went to the Farmer's Market in Sanibel for fresh produce and fresh Mozzarella cheese. It was pretty much the same vendors and layout as last year. We also purchased cut flowers, a basil plant and some bear claws in addition to produce.
We headed to the Sanibel Café for brunch and were ahead of the Sunday crowd and did not have to wait for a table. As usual, Al had Smoked salmon and bagel with cream cheese, served with tomatoes, red onions and capers. I had the Shrimp Salad served over Romaine lettuce with melon, fruit, and a walnut muffin. Very good food and service. By the time we left, there was a line of customers waiting for tables.
We decided to take a drive through Ding Darling even though it is now about noon. The highlight of the drive was seeing a Dunlin up close as he walked along the shore line .
"The Dunlin is a familiar shorebird around the world. The winter dunlin is basically grey above and white below. Medium-sized sandpiper. Moderately short neck. Moderately long, drooping bill. Moderately long, blackish legs. Slightly hunched appearance."
Other sights on the drive:
White Pelicans
Roseate Spoonbills
Island of White Pelicans
We spent a restful afternoon doing not much of anything. It was too cool to sit on the beach,
Al made us a new drink for happy hour made with Vodka and muddled Blueberries, calling it Kim's Berry Delight. Very Refreshing!
For dinner, Al was to grill steaks but the outdoor grill would not heat up enough, so he cooked inside with potato wedges and we served with Arugula Salad. It was not one of our better meals as the steak was a bit overdone for our liking. Glasses of wine did make it better!
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