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Edison's Retreat

Mike went fishing with a friend down on Pine Island yesterday.  I rode down with him and then made a trip over to Fort Myers and toured the Edison-Ford Winter Estates.  It was well worth the trip.  The guided tour was interesting, but what captured me was the grounds.  Everything was in lush spring bloom.
The Moon Garden

Mike and I stopped for dinner on the way back home.  The restaurant was right on the water, served very fresh fish, and offered a view of the setting sun while dophin and manatees went swimming by.  There was no need for dessert.
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  1. LindaMarch 22, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Sounds like the perfect outing for the two of you.

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  2. Arkansas PattiMarch 22, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    What a lovely day. All my time in Florida and I never visited Edison Estates. Shame on me.

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  3. Sally WesselyMarch 22, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    This sounds like a wonderful adventure. I would love to be sitting by the ocean and eating fresh fish. Fresh fish is a luxury we never have in the middle of the West.

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  4. MargaretMarch 22, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Why was there no need for dessert? I'm confused. What?

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  5. marciamayoMarch 23, 2011 at 4:48 AM

    Olga, you and Mike certainly take advantage of your Florida winters.

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