Joe and I spent our first full day in Ft Myers visiting the winter homes of Henry Ford and Thomas Edison. We spent most of the day listening to the history of these men's travels and triumphs. Its amazing how far we have come since the early 1900s. We enjoyed walking around their homes, gardens, especially the moonlight garden created by Mina Edison. Although these men were intense and thoughtful individuals, they knew how to enjoy life... such vagabonds! They camped all over in a makeshift camper designed from an early Ford model.
After we finished the tour, we traveled through Ft/ Myers to Cape Coral. For an early dinner, we decided to stop at an interesting place called Leapin' Lizards Bar and Grill. It appeared to be a place plucked right out of the Florida Keys; colors, decor and people, wow! We enjoyed the warm weather sitting outside on the open-air bar eating a great salad topped with grouper fish. This is what life should be like....nice.
I've always wanted to visit the Edison and Ford homes in Florida. We always seem to be on a stict schedule for visiting with friends and relatives. You make it sound so interesting. Maybe we'll give it a try on the next trip. Have fun. Jane S
ReplyDeleteSounds amazing! I love to find great places to eat!! Continue to enjoy your trip and thanks for posting! It sure is nice to hear that you and Joe are having such a great time! You two so deserve this trip :)
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Heather