Just Cruisin

Because of the marvelous reviews I have been getting on my writing and photos I have decided to write one more blog. Sooo here I go. Yesterday we got ready to go to the sand catsle compitition on the Fort Myers Beach.

From here to there 7 miles. The one really bad thing here is the traffic. It took over an hour to get there. Then they want $10 to park and $10 more for the admission. Well for those of you who know me you have to be thinking "There is no way Herbie is going to pay that to see a pile of sand", and you would normally be right but in a weaker moment I pull in to the parking lot. Lucky for me I ask if dogs are allowed on the beach, because most places they are. " I don't think so and no you can't get your money back". Well Mama didn't raise no fool, I leave. We drive up the beach a mile or so, park for free and we all walk on the beach. Because this year has been warmer than normal the sting rays have come early,

by about a month. The rays like to come right up to the shore line and bury themselves in the sand. When they do that you can't see them until you step on them. Of course they don't like that and then you get stung. Can be real bad, as bad as death. These are pretty small so I don't think you die but you hear about people going to the hospital. After walking the beach for about half and hour Karens done so we head back to the camper. The worst part of here is the traffic. Between the familiys on vacation and all the spring breakers it gets bad. 2, 2 1/2 miles to the beach can take an hour or more in the car. We were going on a gaming cruise that evening so I told Karen I think I am going to take my bike back to the beach. She says your crazy it is 85 degrees out. So of course I get on my bike and head out. It was fun because cars litteraly go slower that people walk. The biggest draw back is the bridge at the beach

. Its really steep but when I got to the top I stopped took pictures and watched the traffic just crawl by.

 Then I went to the boat dock and get the low down on it. Walked around the beach for a bit and then headed bach here to the pool. After a short swim and shower it is time to drive back to the boat dock. Needed to allow nearly an hour. After arriving only about 45 minutes later I go to buy the tickets. Now we find out you need a picture ID to get on because you are going out into international water. Karen doesn't have one. Lucky for us they call a cop over with a good sence of humor. Half a dozen questions and she is cleared to leave the country.

 The cruise is $10 for over a 6 hour trip. A real deal, plus for another $14 you get a dinner buffet.  You don't have to take the food.   The food was great, after dinner we go out on the deck to enjoy the trip.

Soon we were being escorted by 4 or 5 dolphins.

 They played in the wake of the boat for 4 or 5 minutes. After about 1 1/2 hours we arrive in international waters and let the gaming begin. Karen not so good, me a free trip plus a little extra. At 10:30 we head back in. Gaming done so they start playing music and another buffet if you want to pay another $10. That number seems to be comming up a lot today.

The trip was really worth the money as long as you can control your losses. Today was very slow. Temp hit 90 & a little humid, so going on another bike ride was out of the question. Went in the pool this afternoon and a walk after dinner. Talking a little rain again tomorrow but won't be much and again after 5.
Enough for now, I guess I will save all those pictures of Karen for later, OH what the heck just one,

Post again soom maybe, going home soon.  Herb

PS sorry about the dolphin viedo, but I am still learning and my teacher is busy.