Really Florida!

Captiva Island is snuggled up against Sanibel, so it was a natural that we decided to stop by for a look.  Actually, I had heard so much about the lovely beach on Captiva, that I wanted to take a peek.

Wanted to – yes.  Got to – no.

These photos were taken from the truck while we were stuck in traffic.  There’s really only one main road traversing Captiva, and it’s two lane.  Since they were doing roadwork, one lane shut down for awhile.  And there we sat.

This photo is looking out towards the Gulf of Mexico.  The water was a turquoise blue and very calm; it would have been wonderful to swim in.  The sand looked soft and inviting, and the shelling was terrific, I imagine.

Alas, by the time we finally got to the beach parking area, there was none to be found.  When someone tells you that the parking at the Captiva beaches is limited…believe them!  There wouldn’t have been room for my tiny car to get a spot, much less David’s truck (which we call “the beast”).

Sadly, we had to turn around and go back the way we came in.  And of course we got stuck in traffic again, so I was able to get another photo or two of the Captiva beach that was so close, but too far away.

We did pass ‘Tween Waters Inn, which I had heard so much about.  It was certainly pretty, with the pastel-colored cottages.  I don’t know what the other side of the property looked like, but the front side did face out onto a busy road; I can’t imagine there was a whole lot of scenery, until the traffic died down.  But I’ll bet the sunsets are glorious!

One of these days I’ll go back to Captiva and this time I will make it onto the beach.  Even if I have to get there at 6 AM to get a parking spot!