EASY RIDE TO FT. MYERS!

Friday, January 27, 2017         Sunny / 75 F

Disembark ms Oosterdam / Homewood Suites, Ft. Myers, Florida

Sunrise over Tampa today--a sort of homage to Friend MJ who takes lots of Tampa sunset photos!

TK says except for the oil tanks!

Disembarkation was the most low key ever! We ordered room service for 6:30 a.m. By the time we were showered and dressed (passengers were directed to remain in their staterooms until they disembarked or go to the buffet for breakfast), it was time to leave.  No lines, no elevator jam ups, just walk off! Of course we had to find our luggage from last night in the terminal, go through customs and declare souvenirs-we breezed through without a porter. Right outside the terminal we hailed a taxi and we were on our way to the hotel where TK’s truck is by 8:30. We were on the road to Ft. Myers by 9:14 a.m.! Fastest ever!

By the way, Uber ride to the ship from the Mariott= $8. Taxi ride back to the same hotel, $25.

I was ecstatic when TK said he wanted to stop at Fleamasters Fleamarket near North Ft. Myers, the best flea market in my world!  I will admit that before we separated to shop, we had a big glazed donut—world famous and mentioned in previous years’ blogs. I will also admit that we did not share, we each had one. Then off to shop. For four hours. When TK and I met up again I could hardly carry my shopping bag.

This beautiful standard poodle was just one of the MANY dogs shopping today.

After all that work we were hungry so we headed to Millers Ale House for fried shrimp – healthy eating will have to wait till Erie.

At Miller's Ale House, just for DDIL Denise!

We checked into the hotel and took all our luggage to the room so we could sort out the mess and do some wash—three loads to be exact.  I’m tired.

TK’s Takes: Traffic good around here (Ft. Myers) even though others say it’s bad—the infrastructure is outstanding. Gas is cheaper here too, he paid $2.27/gallon today.