A Lunch for Bonny

My First Post on the LOAFing Around blog has now been moved to my other blog About LOAF .... see right hand sidebar.

This then, is my Second Post ...

We were on the bikes for close to 30 kms today wandering around the historic part of Naples and the piers and wharf area. Even though the city is busy, it's still fairly 'bike friendly'. This is the beginning of the season, tourists are arriving from all over North America and there are times when you hear dialects and dialogues that are from other continents. There is a nice active beach area - volleyball, fishing, paddle sports, swimming, walking. Many restaurants and trendy shops for clothing and perfume. We didn't shop, but we did eat .....

Had a nice lunch at Sea Salts. I took some photos for Bonny Junkins. Here ya go Bonny! ...

TAKE THIS! ...............   grilled Grouper sandwich with Jalapeno corn relish and homemade potatoe chips

... and THIS! ... stacked Tuna salad with arugula, tomatoes and capers

AAAAAnnnnnnddddd ..... THIS! ... HANDmade chocolats .... WOWSI!

Your MOVE ;)

Canoeing the Petawawa River, Algonquin PP, ON, CANADA: Lake Travers > McManus Lake

A Repeat River Trip Worth Repeating

LOGISTICS (ON, CANADA)

Partner: Fred 

Private Vehicle: Tim's Lake > Perth > Lake Travers, Algonquin PP, ON

Shuttle Vehicle: By Algonquin Bound Outfitters from Lake Travers > McManus lake for pickup

Tandem Canoe: Lake Travers > McManus Lake - CII+ / CIII, 3 days, 50 kms

Portage: around Crooked Chute

Private Vehicle: McManus Lake > Perth > Tim's Lake

View Petawawa River, Ontario, CANADA in a larger map

Right in our backyard, logistics are easy, intermediate whitewater all mixed in with beautiful Shield country.  

The Pelicans, Amelia Island, FL, USA

The Short Version: ... beaches, nearby state parks, historic homes, vintage cars, mangrove paddling, military forts, walks & hikes, street musicians, pioneer villages, some culture, nice restaurants.

Impressions: This trip completes several now, that we have made with Earl. He’s just an ‘easy to get along with guy’ - keeps the same hours as we do, he’s mostly undemanding, he’s interested in local culture and contributes whenever and however he can. His only downside being, ... a firm belief that dessert (particularly ice cream) ... is a recognized food group.

We welcomed visits from both sides of the family during our stay here. Helen’s sister Sue and my brother Tom and sister-in-law Peggy all stayed, at different times, for close to two weeks. We enjoyed them all! 

Amelia Island is not large, 21 kilometres long by 6 kilometres wide. We were located on the central, east shoreline, about 10 minutes, by car from the old, historic downtown district.

The Pelicans, Amelia Island Photography

INSTRUCTION: PADI Open Water Certification: Hotel Cozumel & Resort, Cozumel Is., QR, MEXICO

A Spectacular Reef

Friends Heather & Randy introduced us to this spot. We first met them on a trip to CUBA a couple of years ago. They've been to this resort more than a dozen times and they say the diving is spectacular ... they were truthful! The resort is quiet and clean, food is good, the staff are friendly and costs are reasonable. I completed my PADI Open Water Certification here at an on-site dive shop. The Cozumel Reef is one of the healthiest remaining reefs in the world. There's a nice drive around the mostly undeveloped, east coastline of Cozumel Island and walking from the resort into nearby San Miguel is easily done ... restaurants that feature authentic Mexican cuisine & local wines, friendly locals, some shops and bars, a waterfront area, ferry service to nearby Playa del Carmen.