Day 2 On Captiva

February 3, 2009

Cool morning for Florida! Glad we packed clothes to layer. Al sat on porch with computer but was too cool for me to stay there long. Had almond pastries with coffee. Just "chilled out" (literally) this am. Had lunch of soup and sandwiches then did drive thru DDWR to check out. Was low tide so lot of birds feeding....nothing out of the usual. Drove down to South Seas end...lot of traffic and lot of building going on. The 2 huge Roman homes ( Roberts Transportation) still being built. Their offices at corner of Andy Rosse are now finished.
Checked out new home across from Renee's....6 bedrooms and 7 baths...huge! Bright blue roof stands out. We Took a quick walk to beach but too windy to stay. Reopening pass between bay and gulf....looks like a long process. Renee has lift using to clean out trees and coconuts.
Stayed in for dinner: Porterhouse steak, sauteed mushrooms, baked potatoes, salad, and Key Lime pie. Quiet night at home.

Drive to Captiva Island February 2009

We had scheduled our departure on Thursday, January 29, but delayed our leaving until January 31 because of weather conditions on Thursday and then another day because we were not feeling that well on Friday. We finally started our drive at 8:30 on Saturday morning the 31st. The roads were clear but trees and roadsides were covered with snow and ice especially throughout Kentucky which looked like a winter wonderland. We drove to Norris to Jack and Loy's and arrived about 5 pm. Jack cooked his famous chicken chili, carrot salad, cornbread(made by Loy) and bread pudding. Turned in early and left on Sunday am about 8:30 after coffee with Jack and Loy. Had sunny weather on the way to Ocala were we arrived at 7pm....stayed at Best Western at exit 320. Had nice large room (#438) with walkin closet and sitting area with sofa and chair.
Since Bella Luna, a fave restaurant, has closed, we chose Olive Garden to eat. To our surprise, it was very good...Al had Chianti Braised Short Ribs served with portobello mushroom risotto and steamed vegetables. I had Chicken Marsala in a savory sauce of mushrooms, garlic and marsala wine served with Tuscan potatoes and bell peppers.
We left about 8 the next morning after a quick breakfast. We had a beautiful drive with some rain mixed in arriving in Ft Meyers about 2pm. We shopped for groceries at Publix....very crowded....then to Captiva arriving about 3:30 just in time for some rain. Staying at Margarethe and Rene's Guest House. Al unpacked entire car by himself! Went to Tween Waters Crow's Nest to bar for dinner...Al had Ribby Beef sandwich and I had Grouper sandwich both with curly fries. It is cool here, in low 50's. House is as we left it.

Movie of Captiva Trip 2008

 I am going back in time to add to this blog that I actually began in 2009.  I am adding videos of previous trips to Captiva Island, so I have these memories in one blog. We were in Captiva February 3- March 1, 2008, at the Captiva Guest House.

Movie of Captiva Trip 2008

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Trip to Captiva 2007

 Captiva Trip 2007

Captiva February 2007 at Chateau Blanc. 

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Photo Album Captiva 2006

 Captiva 2006

February 2006, we stayed at the guest house at Chateau Blanc.

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Photo Album Captiva 2005

 Captiva Trip 2005

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We stayed at the apartment at Chateau Blanc. 

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Photo Album Captiva Trip 2004

 

Captiva 2004

We stayed February 14-February 28, 2004

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