From the Wilderness to the Highlands to the Island!
Movin’ on from Ft Wilderness was a trick just to get out of the Disney complex! But we made it and down the road to Rt 27 we went to Highlands Hammock State Park Monday morning we stopped at Bud and Carol’s in Camp Florida RV Resort before heading further south to the WP Franklin Corp of Engineer Campground which is on an island on the north side of the Okeechobee Waterway, about 10 miles east of Ft Myers between Alva and Olga Florida. Our pull thru spot faces the water and the lock so during the day we can watch the variety of vessels “lock thru” and in the evening we can fish right from the waters edge or enjoy a cup of coffee while the sun slowly seeps into the western horizon.
Tuesday was the day that President Obama was in Ft Myers and so were we! Thankfully we passed thru town right before his plane was to land. Traffic out on Ft Myers Beach was horrid and H wasn’t happy that we had to pay just to park the Jeep and walk the beaches. I did find a sand dollar out on Lovers Key, so I guess it was worth it. A delicious lunch of Grouper and fries at the Fish House in Bonita Springs took care of our growling stomachs.
We found the local library on Wednesday and a huge flea market that was open and then just stayed on Rt 41 north to Emily’s winter home in Port Charlotte for a visit. Thursday we stayed home and completed a few chores. My sewing machine finally came out of its case again and a few more heart shaped potholders were completed. I’ve sold quite a few but my supply still keeps growing! H says I have to quit making them until I have an inventory reduction sale!!
