“Butterflies are self propelled flowers. ”
― R.H. Heinlein
And so we who love Sanibel would agree. While there is so much wild life on Sanibel Island that the "mere" butterfly can easily be missed, those who love these self propelled flowers will not be...
With all the things to do on Sanibel Island, many people do not get to see our lighthouse and the nearby pier.
The lighthouse has historic significance for the island but we are finding that the pier is just as fascinating.
And while you would...
Sanibel Island is a peaceful place.
Small, tropical, inviting, it is easy to feel that there is not a worry in the world while vacationing on Sanibel.
And for the most part, that is accurate.
The singular exception may be the presence of alligators, and...
We recently saw a pelican at the Sanibel pier that had a huge fish "resting" in its pouch.
While pelicans can easily swallow whole fish in just one gulp, this pelican appeared not to be able to do so.
We watched as it appeared to...
These days the beach on Sanibel has more appeal than ever.
The heat and humidity is greatly diminished by the cool breezes at the shore.
A variety of beautiful birds can be found scurrying around the sand.
Dolphins are frequently seen displaying their charms in...
