Hello from the "red-eyed" crew of Catrina settled at the Yacht Basin Marina in downtown Fort Myers. It was cool and cloudy when we left FMB around 8 this morning......what a nice surprise as we were pulling away from the dock to see "Gatlin" arrive to take away their sound equipment from yesterday. We chatted briefly - told them how much we enjoyed them!!! And we'll sure miss their incredible talent!!!
Darryl and Andrea waving good-bye...
Beautiful Parrot Key
Big Game
We cruised 22 miles to downtown Fort Myers and shortly after arriving, the sun came out and became quite breezy. We walked to First Street (historic district and full of many outdoor cafes/restaurants and cute shops). It is a very nice downtown and they've done a superb job with renovating the old buildings. For a big city, this is a gem!!!
Near the marina
We met friends from back home (I'm in Exchange Club with Howard) at Ford's Garage for delicious lunch. Mark and my brothers were here about 10 days ago.....food was awesome and so pleasant sitting in the warm sunshine. Great to catch up....
Linda, Howard and Mark
After lunch, we walked to the marina and sat on Catrina's bridge - a helicopter was constantly flying 'round and 'round the downtown area, marina, over the water, etc. - turns out there was a bank robbery and the hunt was on for the thief!!! He has been identified, but not captured!
Howard and Linda
After our guests left, I went shopping and Mark went to Publix.
We walked downtown and had a wonderful dinner at The Morgan House. When we were here 3 years ago with Philip and Annette (Catrina's first winter in FL), we ate here but it was a different location (actually where Ford's Garage is now). I had the "Turf Ate Surf" which was steak wrapped around a shrimp (2 pieces of this) - absolutely deeevine!!!!
So if you're coming to Fort Myers, do check out Ford's Garage and/or The Morgan House!!!
Leaving Fort Myers a few lbs heavier that's for sure...
Onto Clewiston tomorrow!
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