We've had such a wonderful time visiting friends here in Southwestern Florida. Landing in Ft. Lauderdale, we picked up a very comfortable Kia Sorrento, and ventured out onto Alligator Alley. Unfortunately, it was unseasonably warm and we never saw an alligator. There were lots of birds, some that looked like kingfishers, and some tall skinny ones of different shapes and colors; ibis, stork, egret, heron? some of each? Found our way to the Inn of Naples with no trouble and were thrilled that it exceeded our expectations.
We met up with old friends Steve & Rene Puchir and Stephanie Nichols. We piled into the Kia and headed for the Puchir's so we could see their home in Naples, then headed out to Marco Island for lunch. We had a great lunch at Snook's, one of Steve & Rene's favorites, then headed over to Fifth Avenue for some retail therapy. Lots of fun shops, and Arabesque made the day for me. The owner had been a paper rep and knows pens and paper. She stocks Caran d'Ache,Montblanc, and Lamy pens, including calligraphy nibs, Brause and other wonderful inks and gorgeous papers, and Bagallinis. For me, it would be one reason to go back. After drinks at one of the outdoor areas, we brought Stephanie back to her car so she could return to Tampa, then went for supper at Foxboro Sports bar. Yes, a Florida bar & grill dedicated to all sports New England. We sat directly under poster of Jim Rice in his Red Sox days. A good end to a fun day.
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