![]() Did her place survive? Did she? I couldn’t remember her phone number, so I couldn’t call to check on her. I worried about my friend who moved from Bath to Naples. Hurricane Ian spread across the state, blew past Orlando – which, at about 100 feet of elevation, is pretty much Florida’s “high point.” Folks living on the islands can’t get out, and no one can get in, unless they’re using a boat. Even the big, concrete Causeway was broken in two. Naples, Fort Myers, Pine Island, Punta Gorda, and Sanibel and its sister island, Captiva. Last week, a mighty hurricane – one that turned out larger and more deadly than had been anticipated – devastated many of the charming, attractive towns on the Gulf Coast. ![]() They are what led to my developing a tropical theme throughout my house. ![]() An occasional table in the living room that has not one titch of room left for an additional “occasion.” I’ve got shells, I think, in every room. I have a lamp with the big base filled with Sanibel shells. I have one that is three inches in diameter. And one of my favorites, whale eye shells. I truly cannot tell you how many hundreds of unusual and wonderful shells are in my collection. But, we knew it would probably be in pristine condition. We never knew what we’d find, walking along the shore. Sanibel is, or at least was, known for its unique attraction for the types of shells one couldn’t find at most other beaches in Florida. ![]() It was steps from the sand, and the clear, turquoise waters. We stayed at a lovely little beach place called The Colony. Many, many times, I went with them, or met them there. Or, for that matter, much of Florida.Įvery winter, my parents would head to Sanibel right after Thanksgiving, and stay until mid-December. I can’t help reflecting on Sanibel Island this week. ![]()
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