SARASOTA TO CAPE CORAL

Nov. 25 - Our departure was delayed this morning until thunderstorm possibilities passed and the fog lifted.  It was slow going today with multiple bridges and no-wake zones.  Lots of dolphins were playing in these waters throughout the day, and we were fascinated to watch them swim in Omega's wake.   Bill made a neat movie of some of them having fun swimming and frolicking at the bow.  One photo from the movie is shown below. 

We anchored behind Useppa Island, a beautiful island with lots of nice homes all painted white.  The residents use golf carts for transportation around the island (no cars).  There is a resort/marina there, and it's just across the Intracoastal from Cabbage Key, which is a favorite stop for boaters.  Since we wanted to get to Cape Coral for Thanksgiving, we missed going there to eat.  Another time, hopefully!

Useppa Island

Nov. 26 - It was a cloudy, cool morning as we hauled the anchor and headed for Cape Coral.  We were surprised at how many boats were out on the water on Thanksgiving morning when the weather wasn't nice at all.  Our friends, Bob and Barbara Fordyce, welcomed us to the dock at their condo.  It was great to see them again. 

We joined a group of their friends for a Thanksgiving buffet that afternoon at Tarpon Point Resort.  It was a very nice gathering.

Bill, Bob and Barbara Fordyce and friends

                                                                                         Charlotte, Bob and Barbara Fordyce

Tarpon Point Resort







Nov. 27-29 - Bob and Barbara were our gracious hosts for the weekend.  We enjoyed every minute as always.  They hauled us around for various errands, etc.  We went to several of their favorite hangouts to eat, attended church with them, and enjoyed several Happy Hour gatherings with their condo friends.  They always make us feel like we're family.