Today we drove to Captiva. On the way we spent 3 hours at the Corkscrew Audubon Swamp Sanctuary, 16 miles west of Immokalee off County 846. 813-657-3771, a must visit when in the area. It has an elevated boardwalk that is the most scenic of all trails in FL, a natural cathedral of giant bald cypress trees 1¾ mile long with a number of places to sit and observe. It is one of the best spots for photography and bird watching: wood storks, etc., wading birds and other wildlife concentrate in feeding pools close to the trail. alligators, deer, bobcats can sometimes be spotted. Susan found a Barred Owl that she had learned about on the sunset tram tour at Shark Valley in the Everglades. She gave imitations of its call to those passing by on the boardwalk by calling out "Who Who, Who Cooks for You." She got congratulations from the Audubon Naturalist!
We purchased some food and supplies for breakfasts and lunches in Fort Myers.
Had a fine meal at The Old Captiva House Restaurant at 'Tween-Water Inn on Captiva Island. Wonderful wait staff and service. Stef had a tasty half rack of lamb which was pan seared. Susan splurged on Surf and Turf with Julian veggies, special Scalloped Potatoes and a salad.