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Susan,Christine, Elaine, and Young Grasshopper

08 Mar Susan,Christine, Elaine, and Young Grasshopper

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The day before the March full moon, Christine, Susan, Elaine, and Young Grasshopper left the dock in search of shells, a sunset, great food and a moonrise. We all got more than we were looking for. The trip started by traveling to one of my favorites places to eat by the water. The delicious and beautiful Tarpon Lodge. After lunch we toured the 50 acre archaeological site at the Randell Research Center. The vistas from these large shell mounds are stunning. Then we boated over to secret spot #…The entry into this spot was delayed due to other boats in area. Finally, we arrived on a beautiful stretch of beach and the weather was perfect. Time quickly flew by, it was time to move on and get the anchor set to watch the sun fall into the Gulf. The ride was windy and Captain Brian got very wet. The sunset and moonrise were toasted with champagne. We were the only boat out on the water. (Probably due to the high winds:) The moon was beautiful and the sunset and conversation were equally as satisfying. We pulled anchor under an almost full moon and travelled back to the dock. The trip back was memorable and very wet. I dumped over a cup of water out of my boot. Christine and crew are always laid back and enjoy whatever the day unfolds.

Brian Holaway
relaxandexplore@gmail.com

I have been a Shelling Guide to Cayo Costa State Park since 1995. Many people know me as the Shelling Guide and Captain with Captiva Cruises over the past 20 years. In 2016 I began solely offering private small boat charters to the islands of Pine Island Sound including Cayo Costa State Park, Cabbage Key, Useppa Island, Pine Island and North Captiva. I am a certified Florida Master Naturalist, licensed USCG Captain, avocational photographer, seashell enthusiast and passionate about the history, people and culture of Southwest Florida, especially Cayo Costa. I volunteer as a member of Friends of Cayo Costa State Park and have great respect for the heritage of Cayo Costa. My goal is to provide guests with an overall experience and appreciation for the waters, islands, shells, plants, marine life, wildlife, history and people of this unique area of Southwest Florida.

5 Comments
  • Traci
    Posted at 12:40h, 08 March

    Awwww….I wanna do a sunset and moonrise!

    Sounds like a great time. This giving me idea's for our next trip! 🙂

  • Kim@Snug Harbor
    Posted at 14:16h, 08 March

    That Research site sounds interesting! Your whole afternoon and evening sounded great.

  • Susan
    Posted at 02:43h, 13 March

    Heading home tomorrow and this trip was the highlight – just great memories of scenic locations, great lunch, learning new things. On and off the water, your photos are the best. Love my keens 🙂 Thanks so much!

  • Susan
    Posted at 02:44h, 13 March

    Heading home tomorrow and this trip was the highlight – just great memories of scenic locations, great lunch, learning new things. On and off the water, your photos are the best. Love my keens 🙂 Thanks so much!

  • Capt. Brian Holaway
    Posted at 02:55h, 13 March

    On or off your Keen's are the best.