Day 33 on Captiva

Today we had "Free Play" time....that's when we have no plans and do whatever we want to do.   I spent my time editing some photos and posting on the blog.   Al spent time reading and relaxing on the porch.  We walked back to dock before lunch and found only a few birds.

 Great Blue Heron with Royal Terns

 

 Walk to the Dock

 Ibis in the Mangroves

 

For lunch we had sandwiches and salad made with leftover steak.   We then went to Bailey's for some provisions for dinner.....we seem to spend a lot of time planning our next meal.

We then drove through DDWR to see if the African Pelican was visiting today but no one had seen her but a lot of people were there hoping to spot the Great White Pelican.   At least we can say we were there at the same tine even if we have no photos. 

American White Pelicans  at DDNWR waiting for the African?

 

We stayed on the drive looking for the Special Bird for about an hour before giving up.  The afternoon was cloudy and we spend the afternoon inside reading.

 

For dinner Grill Master Al prepared Pompano filets on the grill and we served them simply with Lime Wedges along with Rice and Red Leaf Lettuce salad.   Dinner was great at the Pollack Café.

 

 

Day 22 on Captiva

Saturday has again  arrived....time is going very quickly!  The morning began quietly with coffee and fresh pastries from Publix.  I spent most of the morning downloading photographs and working on some posts..  Al is resting up on the porch surfing the web and emails.  After a lunch of Chicken Soup and Matzo Balls,  it was time for Al's massage at the Tween Waters Spa.  I went with him and passed the time walking around the marina and grounds.

There are many  beautiful boats anchored at the dock:

 

Al felt like a new man after his massage which helped his injured leg feel better.

 

We headed to the beach not wishing to miss the glorious sun we have today.  Just before we were leaving the sandy beach, we spotted dolphins swimming by and I captured this one digitally

 

 

At bay side this afternoon, the tide was out and fishermen were in the shallow waters

 

along with just a few birds:

 

We had drinks with shrimp cocktail.  Dinner tonight was Grilled Steak prepared by the grillmaster Al and served with baked potatoes and Caesar Salad and dessert of Key Lime Pie.   Al watched the harness  races from Northfield Park.

Day 20 on Captiva

Thurs, Feb 21
This morning we were up early for coffee and pastry and then headed to Ding Darling about 8:00 am.  It was a great morning weather wise and light wise for photographing the birds.

 

After DDNWR,  we went to the bay and checked out birds there.

Osprey

Willets

Made some turkey roll-ups for lunch and then off to the beach. Another quiet day at the beach.

For dinner, Al grilled hamburgers....we are so enjoying the new grill....hamburgers cooked out are so much better.   Enjoyed with French fries and all the fixings.