Author Archives: boogkb

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 →

Jeff,Sounds like you are having too much fun! Couldn't see the moules (or barely) and not the frites (though we believe you that they were "frites" this time and not "fruit").  The turtles were cute though.  So where do these … Continue reading →

17 Feb Jupitor Beach Left early due to predicted increase in temp. ,as well as the change in barometric pressue downward (yes, of course I have a barometer with me – been civilized for a while). The early am ride … Continue reading →

16 Feb. Port St. Lucie South of Melborne Beach to Fort Pierce is a barrier island. Ocean on one side, Indian river on the other. Maybe a few hundred feet wide. Just like those called the Outer Banks off North … Continue reading →

16 Feb. South of Melborne Beach Had to stop early, had lots of legs left, as the next area with motels is almost 40 miles away and did not want a 90 mile day. Nice deserted beach area. Have a … Continue reading →