Naples FL, Oct. 2009

Ellen and I have been visiting with my brother John and his wife Joan in Naples Florida for the past 11 days. We left Cleveland on Thursday, October 8th and returned to Cleveland on Monday, October 19th. This was an opportunity for us to see the new condominium John and Joan purchased last February. We arrived very early in the morning on Friday after taking a late flight out of Cleveland. We have spent the past 11 days enjoying very hot weather (90+) and the hospitality of John and Joan. We have been able to see many different places in South Florida and to meet a number of their neighbors and friends.
The following is a brief description of our comings and goings during the visit:

• Friday, October 9 visited outdoor fruit market in the town of Immokalee. Visited Ave Maria Catholic community development, time at the pool
• Saturday, October 10 went to Wiggins Beach. The sand was white and the water warm. Also went to the pool
• Sunday, October 11 has lunch at Zookies and watched the first half of the Browns game (they lost). Ellen’s friend Calee came to visit.
• Monday, October 12 visited Marco Island and Tigertail Beach. Water was very warm (90 degrees). Had lunch at Snook’s and drove into Naples
• Tuesday, October 13 kayaked around the lake at The Quarry. Rode the golf course and saw the beautiful grounds. Went to Doc’s for dinner and watched the sunset.
• Wednesday, October 14 visited Captiva and Sanibel Islands. Toured the Ding Darling Preserve. Had lunch at the Green Flash. Went shopping for Halloween items at for clothes at Bells’. Dinner was at Zookies.
• Thursday, October 15 spent time at the pool. Went to a movie.
• Friday, October 16 visited Tin City in Naples; lunch was at Fitzgerald’s Irish restaurant. Went to Gus and Lou’s for drinks. Dinner was at the club.
• Saturday, October 17 had rain in the morning so we cancelled the boat rental and visited a Flea Market. Used the workout room, swam and then had dinner at West Bay Beach Club
• Sunday, October 18 John left for D.C. Ellen, Joan and I toured the summer homes of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. We had lunch at Joe’s Crab Shack in Ft. Myers.
• Monday, October 19 return home

Ellen and I have had a wonderful time during our stay in Naples. John and Joan have a very nice condo and a beautiful development in Florida. Every day was as if we were at a resort. We understand why they enjoy this lifestyle in Naples.

You can view pictures of our Naples trip at

http://picasaweb.google.com/tschick62/NaplesFLOct2009?feat=directlink

Move later . . .