Today, after re-adjusting our dock lines,
we forked our yellow, non-motorized mobile devices and headed west on the bike
path to check out the other end of Sanibel Island. Yesterday, we went to
the beach on the east end and spent an hour or so walking up and down the beach
looking for shells and taking a dip in the cool Gulf water. According to
our map of the area, there is a large grocery store a few miles west of here
and a bike path all the way down. So off we went on an easy ride, mostly
in the shade, and took note of all the restaurants, shops, groceries and art
galleries along the way. Our goal today was to get to the end of the main
road that terminated at Bailey's General Store. A few items were
purchased there such as motor oil for the dinghy engine and a screw-in anchor
for a beach umbrella. On the way back, we stopped by the Farmer's Market and
got a snack and a cool drink, followed by a walk through an outside art gallery
where we got two postcard sized watercolor pictures painted by the artist
selling her stuff. Several restaurants were noted as well as hardware and
drug stores
(and boutiques) along
the main drag along the island. A stop at a strip mall that had a store
that carried OluKai sandals that were purchased to replace a worn-out pair of
Sperrys. Now we know what is down this avenue, and tomorrow we will
explore side roads that have bike paths and see what we can find there.
Upon returning to the marina, we ran into the Looper crew
from
Unruly. We last saw them
in Florence, AL and now our paths crossed again.
That's the news and here are some views:
A visitor
Bailey's General Store
They have a nice bakery
Olive Bar
Lots of fresh citrus
This is part of the Farmer's Market
This is a sitting area beside the
bookstore Gene's. They will be getting some copies of Francine River's latest
book, The Master Piece, I can't wait to read it!
Farmer's Market
Flowers for sale at the Farmer's Market
Herbs for sale
We had a waffle on a stick at the market and here is waffle maker they were made in.
Caramel Apple Waffles!
An interesting walk out to a gazebo on the water
Gazebo
The ceiling in the gazebo
Meg riding her bike
This is a great bike path with lots of shade
George is sitting in a rocking chair waiting on Meg to finish shopping
Another day on the Loop ends
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