Monday, May 6, 2013

Day 7 ~ Another busy day!

We hit the shops at the Outlet Mall and then down to Ft. Myers Beach shops.  We stopped at the Beach Pier Side Grill for lunch!

Elise had a gigantic hot dog for lunch!


We walked out onto the pier and at the end had a great view of the Lani Kai... now just to inform those of you who have never been here.. it's a dump, it's rowdy, it's trashy at times, there is even a Tattoo parlor down by the beach... but the lounge upstairs on the roof top is one of our favorites.. and it's always entertaining, especially on Karaoke Night!


You can see the Glider Sundeck Lounge on the rooftop.


A successful day fishing (well we were told it was a bad day by the Captain but we had TONS of fish)  These are Grouper.. can't wait to eat them!!







All of the birds and Pelicans hung out while they cleaned the fish... the girls even fed them!  At first the girls said there was NO WAY they were going to watch them clean the fish and they couldn't take their eyes away.. then they said there is NO WAY they are going to hold dead fish in their hands to feed the Pelicans... guess they were wrong because they jumped right in when the Captain asked if they wanted to feel the Pelicans.

 




Day 6 ~ Another day at the beach...and more

We went back out to Sanibel Island today and the wind was quite strong which was bringing in some big waves... the girls loved it!














Fun with Grandpa!


 Back to the Lani Kai for Happy Hour!!






We ended the night with Miniature Golfing at the Pirate Ship! 



Sunday, May 5, 2013

Day 5- Shopping, napping and sunsets!

Elise claimed she wasn't tired...

Grandpa joined in....





We took it easy today but did make it down to Ft. Myers Beach for the sunset... it was a gorgeous night on the beach.. I will never get too much of this!




Low tide is the best time to find big shells!!







Day 4 ~ Boating to North Captiva Island

We rented a boat for the day and made our way to North Captiva Island.. it was a gorgeous day!

Sanibel Island Causeway Bridge

Catching a few Zzzz's on the boat



Captain Roger





Dolphins!!









Redfish Pass (between Captiva Island and North Captiva Island)

Coming up to North Captiva.. you can only get here by boat, there are no bridges leading to this island.. houses were just so-so  .., ha ha



An old fishing shack.. pretty cool




We stopped for lunch at Barnacle Phils because 7+ years ago, we did the same and the grouper was AMAZING.. this time.. it was good but not $18/basket good.. oh well.. still had a great time.


Chips and Salsa for Elise



A little Hula Hoop time







Cayo Costa Island

At Barnacle Phils you can decorate a dollar and put it on the bulletin board.

Heading into the Gulf of Mexico.. woo hoo!! (Captiva Pass)




Looking for Dolphins.. sorry it's a little shaky!