Are you up
for something a little different?
Create your
own kayak adventure starting with a kayak rental from FMB FlyBoard located at
Getaway Marina, Fort Myers Beach. Their
equipment is clean and in good condition. They have this wonderful floating
dock to launch you on your way eliminating embarrassing moments as you try to
enter the kayak gracefully. The staff is
very helpful and knowledge offering guidance for your adventure. A waterproof map helps confirm your plan.
Lots of options
– hang out in the back bay and view various birds and possibly dolphins and
manatees. Try making your way to the Gulf with a stop at Bunche Beach. Navigate
a peaceful canal and enjoy exploring a mangrove tunnel. There is truly
something for everyone’s enjoyment – whether serenity is the goal or some
excitement, open water or shade.
I enjoyed a
couple of hours on the water in summer with my adventure buddy, Mary Murray.
There was quite a nice cooling breeze and tide to make the paddling easy. We witnessed the horseshoe crab mating ritual
at Bunche Beach and a convocation of mangrove crabs in the mangrove tunnel. We
spied a dolphin fishing in the bay as well as fish jumping for joy. An osprey watched our progress from a great vantage point allowing us a good look at him
as well. We had a view of some egrets and a green heron doing what they do.
When we were
ready to return, staff was waiting for us and actually pulled our kayaks up on
the floating dock and then helped us out of our kayaks maintaining our
dignity. We loved it.
I only wish
I had been brave enough to bring along the camera. There were some great photo
ops.
Homemade ice
cream at The Love Boat was a perfect ending for our outing.
