Sanibel Island...a Sheller's Paradise

Have you ever. . .dreamed of being on a tropical island, your toes in the soft white sand, an expansive beach, swaying coconut palms, lush tropical foliage and beautiful crystal blue water. Imagine watching the pelicans and herons fish for their dinner, collecting "treasures from the sea," pastel colored seashells, while the sandpipers scurry along the surfs edge.

Some of the beautiful shells found on Sanibel Island.

Hundreds of Sandpipers looking for food.

What fun to go shelling along the beaches of Sanibel Island, unique in that it lies east and west, different than most islands which lie north and south, this direction allows Sanibel Island to catch abundant sea shells that the Gulf of Mexico brings to its shores. Sanibel Island is world renowned for its shells. People from all over the world come to collect and admire the colorful "Treasures From the Sea". You will find young and old with buckets, bags and nets shuffling long, stooping over, this stance has come to be know as "The Sanibel Stoop."

Yes, there are shells in the bag. No luck on the metal detector finds.

The fun never stops on Sanibel Island. Whether you choose to take a ride on the many bike trails or go for a round of golf (over 70 courses) or just wade in the beautiful waters of the Gulf of Mexico, you will see an abundance of wildlife, from racoons, herrons, many species of birds and even frolicking dolphins. Sanibel Island will leave you with a memorable experience to cherish for all times.

Looking for food at the water's edge.

Taking a stroll in the waves.

More food searching. I think that is all the birds do...eat.

Below are some more pics of our trip to Sanibel Island.

The road heading to the beach

The ever watchful lighthouse on Sanibel Island.

One of the access ramps to Sanibel Island Beach.

Although dead, this tree, along with the beach flora, makes for an interesting picture.

Palm trees and white sand.

With our day trip over, we head back to Uncle Jack's in Naples. I didn't want to leave. We had a wonderful time.

Heading out from the beach, traffic needed some help.

We were waiting our turn and the signal from the traffic cop.

Looking back on Sanibel Island.

Sanibel Island bridge up ahead.

The toll gate for Sanibel Island. Good thing we enjoyed our visit. Did I mention it is a $6.00 toll. But non the less, worth every penny!