DAYS 171-173 : Sanibel Island Anchorage #2 to Naples - Marco Island
Sanibel to Naples: 9.6 mph; 33.2 miles; 3:28 hours Naples to Marco Island: 8.1 mph; 15.2 miles; 1:52 hours WHAT A GREAT TRAVEL DAY! Three things happened: {1} I called ABES during the third grade team meeting and face timed with the gang; {2} I called Jess, ABES, and she put me on the screen for the fourth graders to see - it was show and tell about the Gulf of Mexico; {3} I caught three little fish. Naples: You will see some of the most beautiful houses along the Naples canal. A few homes were seriously over the top {marble exterior - not kidding} but most were large without looking huge. What I liked the most, and would love to add to the creek, was the roofed outdoor kitchen. It looked so comfortable. They included slide down hurricane doors! The prettiest houses were painted a deep gold color with blood red geraniums everywhere. The Naples City Dock is only available for dingy use if you are using their mooring balls. We had anchored outside the channel when we learned this inform