Sunday February 21st

Now Nana was very excited to spend a few days at Naples however we were lucky to spend one night on the most lovely Anchorage at Port Royal which is close to the Gordon Pass entrance. The cruise into Naples is really very pretty surrounded by wonderful homes. However we quickly discovered that Naples is not very transient friendly and we would have needed a reservation months in advance. No worries  NH is well provisioned and the perfect Anchorage was spotted. Now Nandad had a bridle made for the anchor and after our practice run at the State Park we felt well prepared. All alone, and in the middle of the anchor field , we dropped the anchor and had the best time surrounded by the most beautiful homes. It was one of the most peaceful night I can remember with a wonderful clear sky to star gaze. 

Now most of you know that Nandad has a thing for electric bikes! Here is his latest - number five! The house in the background is one of the homes we were privileged to view while anchoring.

Monday 22nd NH heads for Marco Island Marina. A short ride again along the Gulf Coast. Marco is know as the gateway to the Everglades. It is the largest and only developed island of the Florida Ten Thousand Islands. The marina is right beside the Yacht Club. There are 120 slips all privately owned/leased, a small pool, gym and reception area. Mike was very helpful assisting us with dockage. We went for a bike ride to Tigertail beach where Nandad was shocked with the high rise condominiums surrounding the  State Park. We watched an Osprey catch a fish and devour it on top of a pole away from its nest. The area is famous for the burrowing Owl at this time of the year - we did not find any nests. It is really a very unique spot with mixed feelings about how developed it has become over the years. Nana would need more time to explore and get a feel for the surrounding area. The Island is four miles by six miles with a population of 17,000 which swells to 40,000 in season.