Monthly Archives: February 2009

27 Feb. Key West to Ft Myers Beach If one wants to study the condition of Americans skin this is the place to go; a lot is on display. Little is covered except at a few restaurants. Many many sunbathing … Continue reading →

26 Feb. Key West Spectacular clear, shirtsleave, low wind morning. The difficult Niles channel bridge was easy without the wind; almost enjoyed it . Naturally the wind picked up later. For my records: the cortisone is starting to wear off. … Continue reading →

25 Feb. Key Deer National Refuge A shadow of a Turkey Vulture crossed my path, then a second. Knew I had to keep moving. Generally T Vultures are peaceful creatures riding low thermals overhead; not particularly cute when perched on … Continue reading →

24 Feb. Early ferry to key west. About 120 miles in 3 plus hours. 450 on the boat, many for just a day trip. Boston folks I traveled with sounded the praises of Sarasota; on my route for later but … Continue reading →

23 Feb. Ft Meyers Beach Ferry for Key West leaves early am so decided to see and then spend the night in Ft Meyers Beach – a real vacation resort beach. Turned out to be a good choice. Fun to … Continue reading →

22 Feb. Sanibel II Decided to stay an extra day here. Breakfast with the Islanders. Biked over to a place that advertised "best breakfast on the island". Forty minute wait, naturally with many others, many children needing entertainment while waiting. … Continue reading →

21 Feb. Sanibel Island Did not expect to be here today. Planned to follow Sam's excellent suggestion to go the Cabbage Key. Alas, not to be. Reservation lines down, the number they gave me to get a water taxi did … Continue reading →

Jeff,When you call that number on the sign, does a turtle answer? Well, rather discouraging to hear about the politics (esp. talk radio) down thataway.  It's barely a month since Obama took office and he's already being blamed for all … Continue reading →

20 Feb As one approaches Ft. Lauderdale the beauty of A1A is replaced by the concrete towers on beach side and old faded pastel homes of an earlier generation of Floridians across the road. Traffic lights replace the serenity. Just … Continue reading →

19 Feb. Highland Another glorious morning. Riding around a lot of walkers, joggers, and stollers. Clearly all come out early to avoid the mid-day sun. More A1A beauty; more overpasses, and some sections on the dreaded US1. The contrast between … Continue reading →