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Lighthouse Beach & Periwinkle Preserve
I'm home! 13 nights in 3 different beds will make your own feel like heaven. It is nice to be back in Boston but depressing to have work looming over my head and cold rainy weather happening outdoors. Since I knew we'd be arriving at Logan pretty late last night, I let my boss know in advance I wouldn't be returning to the office until November 10th. It is key to have a day after vacation to unpack, organize pictures, blog, and watch 7 days of General Hospital on the DVR!
Disney was a blast! A complete whirlwind, a little colder temperatures than expected, but a blast none the less. I hadn't been to Disney World since I was 16. (Ten years!) Just long enough where you realize it's time to return to one of the happiest places on earth. But until those recaps, moments on Sanibel Island I must share.....
Beach walk with Adam to the Sanibel Lighthouse. 
About the Lighthouse: The first permanent English speaking settlers arrived on Sanibel in 1833 from New York, as part of a colony planned by land investors. By the late 1870's seagoing commerce had increased in volume. The funds to build this station was petitioned for by the U.S. Lighthouse Bureau and in 1884 construction began. She was lighted for the first time in August 1884. 
The significance of the Lighthouse lies in the reliable service it has provided for travelers along Florida's West Coast. 
Since 1950, the U.S. Coast Guard property at the Lighthouse has been a wildlife refuge.
Fort Myers in view across the southernmost tip of Sanibel where San Carlos Bay meets The Gulf of Mexico.
Sanibel and Captiva Islands (Captiva is just north of Sanibel) are ranked among the tops in the world for shelling. The east-west geographical position of Sanibel's south end acts like a shovel scooping up all the seashells that the Gulf imports from the Caribbean and other southern seas. 
The infamous act of shelling here is known as the "Sanibel Stoop". (You see people hunched over along the shores looking for these precious gems.)
Obviously, I partook. 
Check out my loot!
I think the bottom right shell looks like it has a palm tree sculpted into it.
The sun at our backs, above. Walking into the sun, below.
Another fun activity to partake in while vacationing in Sanibel is bike riding! Our condo complex provided bikes free of charge. There are also plenty of bike rental companies located on the island.
Adam and I ventured out one morning after mimosas and bagels by the pool. (Another little perk of this condo company!)
We looped around Causeway Road
under the bridge. 
Mostly we ventured down Periwinkle Way as far as our hungover legs would peddle us in the hot sun. We stopped to hike a trail through the Periwinkle Nature Preserve.
I saw some neat looking plants and flowers.
The morning of our last day we took yet another walk on the beach. 
It was super windy and temperatures dropped significantly from the perfect 80 degrees and sunny experienced throughout the week. Exploring the beach never gets old, no matter the weather....
Treasures washed up on shore included a Grouper Fish and a neat looking crab shell. 
We frolicked among the trees and funky looking driftwood. 
As we walked home the sun came out and the temps rose eventually to the mid 70's. 
We spent our last afternoon swimming and sunning at the pool, as well as playing shuffleboard and tennis! (With drinks in hand.) I wish we never had to leave.....
Disney was a blast! A complete whirlwind, a little colder temperatures than expected, but a blast none the less. I hadn't been to Disney World since I was 16. (Ten years!) Just long enough where you realize it's time to return to one of the happiest places on earth. But until those recaps, moments on Sanibel Island I must share.....
Beach walk with Adam to the Sanibel Lighthouse. 
About the Lighthouse: The first permanent English speaking settlers arrived on Sanibel in 1833 from New York, as part of a colony planned by land investors. By the late 1870's seagoing commerce had increased in volume. The funds to build this station was petitioned for by the U.S. Lighthouse Bureau and in 1884 construction began. She was lighted for the first time in August 1884. 
The significance of the Lighthouse lies in the reliable service it has provided for travelers along Florida's West Coast. 
Since 1950, the U.S. Coast Guard property at the Lighthouse has been a wildlife refuge.
Fort Myers in view across the southernmost tip of Sanibel where San Carlos Bay meets The Gulf of Mexico. 
Sanibel and Captiva Islands (Captiva is just north of Sanibel) are ranked among the tops in the world for shelling. The east-west geographical position of Sanibel's south end acts like a shovel scooping up all the seashells that the Gulf imports from the Caribbean and other southern seas. 
The infamous act of shelling here is known as the "Sanibel Stoop". (You see people hunched over along the shores looking for these precious gems.)
Obviously, I partook. 
The sun at our backs, above. Walking into the sun, below.
Another fun activity to partake in while vacationing in Sanibel is bike riding! Our condo complex provided bikes free of charge. There are also plenty of bike rental companies located on the island.
Adam and I ventured out one morning after mimosas and bagels by the pool. (Another little perk of this condo company!)
We looped around Causeway Road
under the bridge. 
Mostly we ventured down Periwinkle Way as far as our hungover legs would peddle us in the hot sun. We stopped to hike a trail through the Periwinkle Nature Preserve.
I saw some neat looking plants and flowers. 
The morning of our last day we took yet another walk on the beach. 
It was super windy and temperatures dropped significantly from the perfect 80 degrees and sunny experienced throughout the week. Exploring the beach never gets old, no matter the weather....
Treasures washed up on shore included a Grouper Fish and a neat looking crab shell. 
We frolicked among the trees and funky looking driftwood. 
As we walked home the sun came out and the temps rose eventually to the mid 70's. 
We spent our last afternoon swimming and sunning at the pool, as well as playing shuffleboard and tennis! (With drinks in hand.) I wish we never had to leave.....
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