Clam Pass, Naples - Tom & Diann
Clam Pass, Doug & Diane
On the Beach, Doug, Diane & Diann
Sat morning Doug & Diane Johnson introduced us to Clam Pass, in Naples, where you catch a ride on a tram through ¾ of a mile of mangrove forest. There are three different types of mangrove trees and they are unique because they can tolerate salt water. Mangrove roots not only provide support in unstable soils to withstand currents and storms, but also breathe air. To avoid suffocation in the oxygen poor mud, mangrove trees snorkel for air. They develop aerial or air-breathing roots. Mangroves protect coastal areas from erosion, storm surge (especially during hurricanes), and tsunamis. The mangrove's massive root system is efficient at dissipating wave energy. Likewise, they slow down tidal water enough that its sediment is deposited as the tide comes in, leaving all except fine particles when the tide ebbs. We walked the beach; collected sea shells and then had lunch at the Silver Slipper at Waterside Mall. We returned to our home away from home (“Noah Genda”) and found everything safe and sound. We had a wonderful time with Doug and Diane in Naples over the holidays and deeply appreciate their warm hospitality.
Sunday we rode bikes across the mile long San Carlos Pass Bridge and had lunch at Bonita Bills, then rode on to Salty Sam’s Marina. On our return we of course found ice cream in Ft Myers Beach and then Tom rode to a grocery store. We were both in agreement to go out to a restaurant for dinner this evening; however as evening approaches it seems easier, at times, just to dine on board. That was the case tonight, settled in for 60-minutes on the telly. Hopefully tomorrow or Tuesday the new refrigerator is installed.
We are looking forward to seeing our son Gary, wife Cindy, our grandsons, Keegan and Connor. We haven’t seen them since our departure last September. Also in the area are Kris & Craig Lennon (Niece) and sons Ben & Nick. Hopefully we can all connect this coming week.
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