We arrive at the Naples City Dock and Mooring Field about 2:30 in the afternoon. You are required to pump out your holding tank before you tie up to a mooring field so to the dock we went. We had quite an audience of tourists who had wondered down the dock so I was happy that the show we put on made us look like we really knew what we were doing. The marina is in a perfect spot for boaters. You can walk to Tin City, the old Naples shopping area, the main shopping area on 5th street and the beach. All of the places a tourist would want to see. A very nice market and West Marine are also within walking distance but stores such as Walmart, publix, etc are not. Only a few hours were spent working on the boat. Most of our time was spent visiting with friends and neighbors who are Naples Snow Birds. On Monday we spent the day with Pete and Jan. This was a real treat for both tom and I. We buddy boated with them from Chicago to Tennessee at the beginning of our trip almost four years ago. They are living on their boat in a very quiet and peaceful marina outside of Naples. Because they have a car we enjoyed an all day tour of Marco Island, Everglade City and Goodland. We were also able to re provision at Walmart and Tom was able to get yet another part for the blankety blank blank head that he has been working on for two weeks! On Tuesday we took our next door neighbors from Burns Harbor, Cliff and Joice and the in laws of Tom's niece Betsy for an afternoon ride on the gulf. Both couples are wintering in Naples. The gulf was smooth and the day warm, a great day for a cruise. The dolphins danced around the boat as we exited and entered the harbor to the Atlantic, which thrilled the gals. Tuesday evening we had dinner with Betsy's in-laws, Kent and Elizabeth. Wednesday my neighbor Joice and I shopped while Tom worked on the head again. Late afternoon Tom and I packed a picnic dinner and headed to the beach to watch the sunset. I had a great day, Tom not so good as the head is still not working! On Thursday we had to leave the mooring ball because you are only allowed a four day stay. Luckily enough a slip opened up and the kind gals allowed us to move to the slip for the night for the same price as a mooring ball. It was great to be in a slip with a walkway, electricity and large shower facilities. Peanut was thrilled. As soon as she realized we were tying up to a dock she started to squeal and jump around! Dogs are so smart. I had a great night sleep Thursday as I didn't have to get up to turn the geni on in the wee hours of the morning. On Thursday I wandered around a bit trying to find a cheap hair cut, (no luck), and Tom worked on a few of the jobs on his list and then we headed over to Cliff and Joyce's condo for a cookout. The six of us had a great time sharing stories, great steaks, and good wine.
Sunset over the Naples Fishing Pier
Naples Fishing Pier
Sunset on Naples beach next to the fishing pier
The marina office and fuel dock at Naples City Marina
The area at the end of the city dock & Marina. There were shops, restuarants and condos here.
This little fellow sat 6 inches from my foot the entire time I was eating my dinner on the beach.
The condominium complex with shops and restuarants where Clliff and Joyce are staying
They had a great view of the river from their balacony
