#Day 3; July 2020 Vacation

The Day After. We took a walk to Pete's this morning for a fine breakfast. Afterward, we walked out on the Pier. The view is so expansive, I felt small standing there. I like that feeling.

Let me know if you can figure this one out!

#Night 3; July 2020 Vacation

Sunset, Full Moon, and Fireworks!

We settled down into our beach chairs, facing West for the Sunset.

and the magic happened!

Then we turned our chairs 180 degrees for the Full Moon and Fireworks

My Favorite ❤️

and the Fireworks!

#Day 2; July 2020 Vacation

Independence Day! What a celebration! Hub's 60th Birthday on the 4th of July. Always fun. He said he grew up thinking all the fireworks were for his birthday (there were!).

There was only a brief glimpse of sunrise, but I caught it!

View of the Pier from our hotel room.

Excellent beach day!

We went Parasailing!

In the evening we walked to the Yucatan Bar & Grille for dinner.

These street preachers were a little annoying, yelling and screaming at people. This is usually a nice, relaxing place to visit- The Square - but we just walked through and on to the beach.

Happy 60th, Hubs 💑

#Day 1; July 2020 Vacation

Logo Photo. I took this picture through the slider. the Edison Beach House logo is affixed to the slider, looking out over the beach.

I thought I would show you around the area today, but it hasn't happened yet and it's already 5:00! It has been a very laid back day- beach, ocean, work, pool, repeat. 

Tomorrow is Independence Day and my hub's birthday! 

We are planning to Parasail and beach bum the day!

#Night 1; July 2020 Vacation

All nestled in. We arrived a little after 5:00 this evening and made camp. We both had some work to do and we quit just in time for a sunset walk on the beach.

Tomorrow I'll show you around some.

#July 2020 Vacation

Finally! Today we leave for our annual July vacation. On this one, we celebrate Hub's July 4th birthday (yes, he is a real firecracker) as well as our July 5th wedding anniversary.

For years, the west coast of Florida, specifically Ft. Myers Beach, is our vacation magnet. Out of the thousands of vacation opportunity locations, we keep going back to FMB. I guess we like it that way.

We stay at a quaint old hotel called the Edison Beach House. Take a look HERE. I notice all of the web pages open to their COVID statement, so be sure to by-pass that by closing it in the upper right-hand corner of the page:

They have an excellent webcam on their site. Click HERE to feel just like you are with us on that beach! How cool if you happened to click on it just as I was walking right past that camera!

If you subscribe to this blog, you will receive an easy to read version in your email every time I post an update. Now is a great time to do that because my favorite photography location is Ft. Myers Beach. The sunrises and sunsets are breathtaking. You'll soon see them!

We have the most wonderful Petsitter who moves into our home while we are away. Without her, we'd not be able to take off a couple times a year. Val is gentle and kind, yet commands the respect of even the most strong-hearted. Sitting for a Doberman requires a distinctive personality, and she certainly has it. Val will move in today sometime after I text her that we're on the road.

Our home here is secure. We have an alarmed security system and cameras around the property. The windows and doors are all alarmed and have hurricane impact glass with reliable locking systems. There is a fence with locked gates that surrounds our home. And, of course, here lives the most excellent guard dog(s) ever! I feel safe here, and I think Val does, too.

My business always travels with me. I don't think I ever miss a beat. I handle emails from my iPhone during the drive. The minute we check in to the Edison Beach House, I set up my portable office and take care of any pressing tasks. I keep an eye on incoming traffic and settle down to business in between beach or pool time!

That round glass table becomes my desk. I face away from the kitchen area.

This is what I see from my desk: A cozy living space and

The Ocean!

My work view. 

During a spreadsheet's awkward moments, I just look up from my laptop, 

take in all my eyes can see, and breathe in that salty air. 

Ahhh, the spreadsheet dilemma is suddenly solved!

So, there are about six hours left before we hit the dusty trail. It is only a 2 1/2 hour drive to our destination, but it feels like we've entered a different world as we drive over the bridge onto Ft. Myers Beach. Enough daydreaming, Cathy. Finish up some business and laundry, love on those critters, pack the bags, and get out the door!

See you soon, from the beach!